Competitive mafia board game set in Chicago in the roaring 20s that blends worker placement, area control and deck-building mechanics.
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10 reasons to back Scarface 1920: Bloody Business
10 months ago
– Fri, Jul 14, 2023 at 02:53:26 PM
If you've just discovered the campaign, lost track of it in the early days, or if you've fallen out of love with it along the way, this update is for you. Ten reasons to back Bloody Business, the new expansion for Scarface 1920.
Only 24 hours left: You've had 24 days to join the campaign, enjoy its ups and downs, participate in the comments, or make your wildest requests, but time is on your side: you still have 24 hours to get it all.
No retail - Gamefound Exclusive: Unlike Scarface 1920, Bloody Business will not have retail distribution. It's exclusive to Gamefound. It's now or... now!
The "forgotten" gangs: Bloody Business has taken all the headlines, but during the campaign, we have also released two new gangs, Red Dragons Tong and The Golden Oaks, with their own miniatures, resources, and rules... allowing for any combination of gameplay you can think of: Solo Mode, Standard Mode for two players, three players, four players... and new additions, also for five and six players. They cost €58 for both or €89 if you get the Gangland Pledge (gangs + Bloody Business). And no, the gangs won't be available at retail in the future either.
Fast-Shipping for Scarface 1920: If you missed the previous campaign and want to delve into the Scarface 1920 universe, we have made the reprint available with fast-shipping. Additionally, if you missed the campaign and got really excited, we also have a Legacy All-In that includes everything. But only if you got REALLY excited...
Save 50 euros: The Bloody Business All-In costs €149, but if you were to buy all the elements separately, you would pay €199. Is it a lot? Yes, it is... for what it brings: Bloody Business expansion, The Golden Oaks (new gang), Red Dragons Tong (new gang), Card Sleeves, Deluxification Set, Gangland Grooves Vinyl Disc, Expansions Box Storage Solution. And you save 50 big bucks. Worth it!
You can do Stretch Pay: One of the advantages of Gamefound is that it allows you to split your payment into five installments with no interests. If you only got the Bloody Business expansion, it would be €9 per month. And if you opted for the Gangland Gameplay option (All-In without vinyl disc), it would be €27.6 per month.
New mechanics: more immersion and more accessible: Bloody Business fits perfectly with Scarface 1920 by bringing new game mechanics without sacrificing simplicity and accessibility. In fact, many of the elements introduced in the expansion make it easier to enter the Scarface 1920 universe and allow for optimizing each player's turns. It's more complete without being more complex. More fluid without ceasing to be a challenge. And bloodier, although strategy is not neglected at all.
127 cards, 7 miniatures, and endless tokens: We've counted everything that comes with Bloody Business, and we have 127 cards, 7 miniatures, and so many tokens that we lost count. Take a look for yourself at everything we're offering.
Scarface 1920 is synonymous with quality: If you think our opinion might be biased because, well, we made the game, maybe you'd prefer to hear what they tell you...
If you've made it this far, thank you for reading. We promise not to annoy you with Bloody Business again... at least until tomorrow when the campaign ends. Oh, and if you are already a backer for this campaign, THANK YOU.
Bloody Business Recap: Campaign highlights and exciting additions
10 months ago
– Tue, Jul 04, 2023 at 01:12:57 PM
Hello, friends!
We have passed the halfway point of the Bloody Business campaign on Gamefound, and as promised in the last update, we haven't bothered you too much around here. Now that there are only 10 days left until the end, we believe it's a good time to review some of the campaign milestones, recall the main reveals, and take a brief look at what lies ahead.
First and foremost: Is there anyone here who hasn't taken a look at Bloody Business yet? Remember that there won't be any retail distribution, so the window to get the expansion is now... or now! Also, remember that along with Bloody Business, and only during the Gamefound campaign, we have released two new gangs: The Golden Oaks and Red Dragons Tong. Each gang has its own uniqueness (the Canadians, for example, have two bosses, while the Chinese dominate the opium business) and adapts to all gameplay options: Standard mode (2, 3, or 4 players), Solo Mode, or even the new 5 and 6-player modes. It's a crazy and very fun experience, I assure you.
Returning to the campaign, the big milestone is that Bloody Business was funded in just 11 minutes. It was in the first update when we confirmed, among other things, that the new Scarface 1920 expansion wouldn't have monetary stretch goals but reveals instead. We understand that for Bloody Business to be truly exceptional, it must be a complete and polished product the moment the campaign concludes.
On the first day, we also showcased one of the paths we have been exploring during the first part of the campaign: new thematic groupings of Associates. Based on this premise, we have already given away three different packs of Associates:
The Bloody Squad: Three women dressed in red with a lot of temperament and one thing in common: they have two types of crime. Red Lotus, Miss Ruby, and especially Bloody Mama are three Associates you definitely want to see in your deck rather than your opponents'.
The Snitches: A new pack of six 4-star Associates -one for each type of crime- that have something in common: their matching skill has the keyword "SNITCH", which activates a new gameplay mechanic. If we include any of the Snitches in our Plan and activate their matching skill, we automatically remove them from the Plan and keep them in our play area. From that moment on, the respective Associate will no longer be part of our deck -losing their muscle, influence, and skill- but in return, we gain their matching skill active for the rest of the game.
The Spooky Trio: The latest addition to the common market of Associates is The Spooky Trio, three characters that don't have a specific type of crime. In fact, The Preacher doesn't have any type of crime; The Medium has the crime type of the Associate they "possess"; and The Undertaker, one of the most powerful cards in the Scarface 1920 universe, has all crime types.
Among those from Scarface 1920 and those who have joined through Bloody Business, the count of Associates amounts to 80 different characters. Each with their own illustration, crime type -except for some we've already seen-, skills and combined skills, offering immense variety in the gameplay. Oh, and the most important one is still yet to be revealed: the Community Associate, which will be announced later today after a popular vote in which more than 1000 people participated.
Among the new elements added to Bloody Business, we find a Job, a News card, and 16 Street Gang cards, all with the keyword "OPPORTUNITY" that activates a new game mechanic: you can play it at any time, even if it's not your turn. In these days, we have also put the money-making machine into operation. Specifically, we have given away 36 new $2 and $20 dollars, and 4 new $100 dollars. In total, 40 money tokens that will come within their own money tray, where there will also be room for all those bills that didn't fit in the money trays of Scarface 1920.
But if we talk about the current big star of the Bloody Business campaign, we have to introduce Tequila. The new Enforcer has crossed the Mexico border called by the sound of money and won't hesitate to serve the highest bidder.
We conclude this overview of the first days of Bloody Business by talking about addons. Some of those available in the Scarface 1920 Kickstarter, such as the Plastic Money Tokens or the Plastic Business Markers, are back until the end of the Bloody Business campaign.
If all this doesn't convince you, we take on the challenge of continuing to release reveals that tip the scale towards "yes". Stay tuned because there will be exciting news in the coming days, but don't take too long: the door closes forever on July 15th!
Bloody Business campaign kicks off: We're waiting for you on Gamefound!
10 months ago
– Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 03:57:15 AM
The campaign has already started and reached its funding goal in just 11 minutes. And the first word that comes to mind is thanks. Thanks because we know that many of you who started this journey with us on Kickstarter two years ago are now supporting us on Gamefound. Everyone who's already on board with Bloody Business will receive the Night Deck as a free bonus, which we mentioned in the previous update. If, in addition, you're one of the people who followed us before the campaign started, you'll also get the Melvin Purbis miniature and three exclusive G-Men cards. That's three gifts and we've just begun...
Yesterday marked the beginning of a 24-day journey that, as the first surprise, won't have any monetary stretch goals. When we designed Bloody Business, we wanted to create the best expansion possible for Scarface 1920. And that means, among other things, not being tied to the money raised during the campaign. That's why, when the campaign ends, Bloody Business will be the expansion we always wanted it to be.
By the way, is there anyone still here who's not sure about backing Bloody Business? If we didn't convince you with Melvin, if we didn't convince you with the Night Deck, if we don't convince you with the promise of a campaign full of surprises, maybe we'll succeed with this ace up our sleeve...
Why am I explaining this? Mainly because the Bloody Business campaign starts in a couple of days, and everything related to the game will be focused on Gamefound. We won't disappear from Kickstarter, but if you haven't decided to follow the expansion yet, I invite you to do so because we have several surprises up our sleeve that will be revealed on Gamefound.
For example, this beautiful Night Deck that includes the 60 Associates from the original game, but with a premium finish and new abilities for aaaaaallll the characters. Oh, and among these new abilities, there are also new mechanics that enhance the gaming experience. And you know what's best? The Night Deck will be FREE for all those who back Bloody Business during the first 48 hours of the campaign. Afterwards, it will be priced at 12 euros.
The combo is devastating: follow Bloody Business on Gamefound now, back the campaign during the first two days, and get the Night Deck for free, as well as the Melvin Purvis miniature and three exclusive G-Men cards (remember: just for following us).
And this is just the pre-campaign, friends... Keep reading to learn more details!
Surprise: Bloody Business only on Gamefound and fast-shipping!
11 months ago
– Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 12:17:51 PM
That's why we have made an important decision regarding Bloody Business: there will be no distribution for retail. And no, it will not be available for purchase through other crowdfunding platforms either, only Gamefound. Starting June 21st, the window opens with a message: now or never!
The other key decision we have made regarding the campaign is that there will be fast shipping, but only for the core game of Scarface 1920. This decision is exclusively for the growing Scarface 1920 community, as we know that many people discovered us after the Kickstarter campaign ended, or had doubts about joining at that time and now they have been cleared. Yes, your 8.1 rating on BGG with nearly 1000 votes is important to us. Thank you!
If you want to know all the details about the decision not to go for retail distribution, as well as how to access fast shipping, you can find all the information on Gamefound. Oh, and stay tuned because we have another important announcement prepared for June 19th...
