The Godfather: Corleone Empire

The Godfather: Corleone Empire is an exciting board game that combines strategy and manipulation within the mafia universe. In it, players take on the role of rival mafia families seeking to consolidate their power and influence on the streets of New York. With an impressive design that includes detailed miniatures, the game features worker allocation mechanics and fierce confrontations, where every move can lead to temporary alliances or brutal betrayals. Players position their thugs, leaders and family at strategic points on the board to dominate the crime market and eliminate competitors. The cards represent the fundamental resources - money, contracts and special favours - and it is essential to manage your hand narrowly, choosing wisely which cards to use to maximize your control and influence the outcome of the rounds. The tribute to Don at the end of each round adds a layer of strategy, forcing players to weigh up immediate profit against long-term potential. During the game, confrontations can result in explosive shootouts, removing opponents from the board in dramatic fashion. In the end, the money count reveals who really dominates the empire, making the competition intense and full of twists and turns. The Godfather: Corleone Empire isn't just a game; it's an immersion into the world of the mafia, where every decision can define your destiny.

Age 14 + 90 min 2 to 5 players

Artists: Karl Kopinski;

Designers: Eric M. Lang;

Date: 2017

Note: 8.3

Mechanics: Allocation of workers, Collecting Sets, Push your luck, Hand Management, Influence / Majority in the Area, Auction / Bidding, Memory, Take that

Topics: Pop or Geek Culture, Literature, Police

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play The Godfather: Corleone Empire

Focus on expanding your empire by establishing businesses that generate passive income. Acquiring and improving establishments is crucial to increasing cash flow.

Know the map well and use your henchmen to control strategically important territories. Your presence on the streets increases your control over the city.

Manage resources wisely, keep your finances balanced and invest in constant improvements to your operations and properties.

Strengthen alliances and beware of betrayals; the loyalty of your associates can be decisive in battles for power.

Use your henchmen's special skills to gain the upper hand in confrontations and negotiations. Choose the right team for each mission.

Main objective

The main objective of the game "The Godfather: Corleone Empire" is to build and expand your own criminal empire inspired by the universe of The Godfather, by taking on the role of a new member within the Corleone family. The player must manage illicit businesses, accumulate power and influence while taking on other mafia families, all in the quest to become the new Don and ensure his organization's supremacy in the criminal underworld.

Tips for playing The Godfather: Corleone Empire

Here are some tips for doing better in the game The Godfather: Corleone Empire:

  • Prioritize the development of your properties to increase cash flow.
  • Balance your forces well between defense and attack to maintain control and security.
  • Make strategic alliances with other players for mutual protection and growth.
  • Focus on completing missions to earn rewards and progress quickly.
  • Invest in technological improvements to strengthen your operations and expand your empire.

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Mechanics of The Godfather: Corleone Empire

  • Worker allocation: Players use workers to carry out various actions on the board. Each player must strategically decide where to place their workers in order to maximize their resources, expand their influence and complete important objectives. The correct allocation of workers is crucial to gaining an advantage over opponents, ensuring control over key areas of the board.
  • Influence / Majority in the Area: Players compete to have the largest presence in different parts of the city, represented on the board. By controlling areas, they can reap specific benefits from each location. Influence is determined by the number and type of pieces a player has in an area, and having the most guarantees strategic and scoring advantages.
  • Hand Management: Players must carefully manage the cards in their hand, choosing which to use and which to keep for future use. Cards can provide bonuses, resources or special abilities that are essential for progressing in the game. Efficient hand management can decide the course of a match, as each card must be used at the right time to be most effective.
  • Auction / Bidding: Certain resources and advantages in the game are fought over in auctions, where players bid to secure these benefits. It is important for players to assess the value of items and calculate how much they are willing to invest. Winning auctions intelligently can provide access to limited resources, while excessive use of resources in bidding can limit other future actions.
  • Push your luck: In some situations, players have the option of risking actions that have uncertain outcomes. These mechanics allow players to make risky decisions, potentially leading to big rewards or significant losses. Knowing when and how to take risks is a fundamental part of strategy in the game.
  • Memory: Memory elements are used when players have to remember the location or order of certain game elements. This adds a cognitive layer to the game, requiring players to mentally keep track of their opponents' progress and strategies, as well as their own.
  • Take that: This mechanic allows players to directly hinder opponents by using actions or cards that negatively impact opponents. Players can destroy resources, block actions or adversely influence opponents' strategies. This creates a direct competitive environment, where every action can have significant consequences.
  • Collecting Sets: Players seek to collect sets of cards or resources in order to gain points or additional advantages. Assembling sets effectively depends on the ability to plan ahead and anticipate the future needs of the game. Efficient set collection is a critical part of many players' strategy to ensure victory.

Game components The Godfather: Corleone Empire

See all the items in the game below The Godfather: Corleone Empire:

  • 1 Police vehicle
  • 44 Task Cards
  • 1 Game Manual
  • 12 Commercial Items
  • 5 Metal safes
  • 18 Letters of Partnership
  • 34 Figures
  • 1 Horse marker
  • 120 Monetary Cards
  • 32 Illegal Products Letters
  • 1 Game Board
  • 45 Plastic Domain Markers

Additional Information

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