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Whacktown

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2–430–45mHall 3 · 3M215

Mechanisms

  • Dice Rolling
  • Drawing
  • Grid Movement
  • Ladder Climbing
  • Modular Board
  • Multi-Use Cards
  • Take That
Release
10/2026
Publisher
Funtails GmbH
Designers
Daniel Piechnick
Languages
English, German
Age
14+
Illustrators
Hendrik Noack

Build your criminal empire, block key city spots, and outsmart your rivals before they take you down. Whacktown is a fast-paced, highly confrontational strategy game packed with dark gangster humor and nostalgic vibes.

Why It Stands Out:

Tactical yet Accessible: Easy to learn, quick to play (30–45 min), but packed with strategic depth and skill-based decisions.

Access Control & Hand Management: Navigate a dynamic 4×5 city grid (drawn from 76 unique locations) where high-tier spots require connections, timing, and discarding valuable cards to pull off big plays.

Explosive "All-vs-All" Action: Damage effects hit everyone at the table. Race to 10 Reputation or be the last boss standing—just watch your back, because high success makes you the prime target.

High Replayability: Modular city maps, unique gangster profiles, and special powers ensure no two turf wars play out the same.