It is a strategic tile-laying and area control game set in the world of organized crime during the Prohibition era.
In "The Boss," players take on the roles of mafia bosses competing to control various districts of a city. The game components include a game board representing the city divided into districts, colored cubes representing different mafia families, and cards representing actions and events.
To start the game, players receive a hand of cards and take turns placing tiles representing buildings in different districts of the city. Each building tile has a value representing its income potential.
During each round, players take turns performing actions such as adding buildings to districts, placing mafia family cubes to control districts, or playing action cards to influence the game. The goal is to strategically position mafia family cubes to control as many valuable districts as possible while minimizing the influence of rival players.
At the end of each round, players earn income based on the total value of the buildings they control. Additionally, players may earn bonus income by controlling specific districts or achieving certain objectives.
"The Boss" is known for its blend of strategy, negotiation, and area control mechanics. Players must carefully manage their resources, anticipate their opponents' moves, and make strategic alliances to succeed in the cutthroat world of organized crime. With its immersive theme, engaging gameplay, and interactive player interaction, "The Boss" offers a rewarding gaming experience for fans of strategy games and thematic gaming alike.