Speakeasy will transport you back to the roaring 1920s, during the era of Prohibition.
In the Prohibition Era, Manhattan was under the firm control of Lucky Luciano, a prominent mobster. To strengthen his grip on the territory, he implemented a well-structured system. He divided Manhattan into different districts, each assigned to a specific mobster responsible for handling their “business” operations.
These mobsters operated under a non-aggression pact, which meant they refrained from attacking each other and cooperated when needed. This agreement ensured a relatively peaceful coexistence among them, allowing them to focus on expanding their operations without internal conflicts.
To maintain order and prevent newcomers from encroaching on their territories, the mobsters heavily guarded their controlled areas. Any unauthorized attempt to establish a presence was met with hostility. As a result, only those within the existing network could participate in the lucrative world of illegal activities during the Prohibition Era.
Their thriving empire and lucrative activities, such as bootlegging and gambling, brought them substantial profits. Lucky Luciano ensured that each mobster received a share of the overall revenue based on their performance and the efficiency of their operations. The success of their empire relied on effective organization, cooperation, and loyalty to the system established by Lucky Luciano.
Despite the criminal nature of their activities, they were skilled entrepreneurs who managed their criminal empires with strategic precision, making them formidable forces in Manhattan’s underground during the Prohibition Era.
In this game, you will take on the role of one of those mobsters, managing and operating your very own speakeasy empire in Manhattan.
But running a speakeasy is no easy task, and you’ll need to use all your cunning and resources to stay ahead of the competition. As you improve your operation, become more infamous, and upgrade to more lavish speakeasies and even casinos, you’ll attract the attention of the outside mafia and the police. You need to use your leverage to keep your business running and receive your share from Lucky Lucianno.
You can associate with outside mobsters and even attack and rob rum runners to gain valuable resources to gain an edge over your rivals. You’ll need to manage your cards carefully, placing your workers strategically to deliver illicit liquor and reach Manhattan’s goals to earn income.
In this worker placement and card management game, you’ll need to hire goons to help you take over Manhattan during this exciting and dangerous time. You will cook your books to fill up your safes with free tax money by achieving some goals.
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players and takes around 40 minutes per player.
The ultimate goal is simple: accumulate the most money and become the most successful mobster in the city. Do you have what it takes to welcome, rise to the top of the speakeasy scene and take over Manhattan during Prohibition? It’s time to grab your fedora and find out in Speakeasy.
