Capo dei Capi

About this board game

Capo Dei Capi is a 2-player dice game about rival gangs competing for power in Prohibition-era New York City.

Each turn, players must push their luck while making tactical area control decisions. Dice rolls can be unexpected, so a successful strategy may require players to adapt their plans quickly and respond to changing circumstances.

In the struggle to become the “boss of all bosses,” rival mobsters use their influence throughout the city. Their criminal operations and political connections include:

• Bribing politicians
• Running casinos
• Bootlegging liquor
• Gaining the favor of corrupt policemen

Capo Dei Capi is designed as a very quick filler game, with official play taking around 10–15 minutes, while BoardGameGeek lists a 20-minute play time. Its compact format keeps the action focused, but the decisions still demand skill and tactical judgment.

Because every turn combines risk-taking with area control, players must weigh their current plans against the possibility of an unexpected die result. The best approach may change at the drop of a die, making flexibility as important as influence.

For two players looking for a fast confrontation filled with calculated risks, tactical decisions, and a Prohibition-themed contest for supremacy, Capo Dei Capi offers a concise battle to determine who rules the underworld.