Speakeasy

A game by Vital Lacerda

1 - 4 Players 50 - 180 minutes High

Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Pick-up and Deliver, Worker Placement

Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, Mafia, Territory Building

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Description

Speakeasy drops you into the vibrant world of 1920s Manhattan, where Prohibition reigns and Lucky Luciano's mafia empire is thriving. As one of Luciano's trusted mobsters, you're tasked with building and managing your own speakeasy empire, navigating the intricate web of alliances, rivalries, and cat-and-mouse games with the police. With a complex system of worker placement, card management, and area influence, you'll need to use all your wits and cunning to outmaneuver your opponents and stay ahead of the game. As you expand your operation, you'll hire goons, forge alliances with outside mobsters, and even take down rival rum runners to gain a valuable edge. With each strategic move, you'll be cooking the books to fill your safes with ill-gotten gains, all while keeping a watchful eye on the police and rival gangs. With playtime ranging from 50 to 180 minutes, Speakeasy is a game of economic strategy, territory building, and mafia intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Designed by Vital Lacerda and released in 2025, this base game is perfect for 1 to 4 players looking for a challenging and immersive experience that will transport them to the roaring twenties.