Kapital!

La ville brûle Edition, Vastapaino · Board game · 2019

2–5 · best 4, 5 60–120 min Weight 1.3/5

6.3 rating Ludopedia

5.4 rating BGG

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6.3 rating Ludopedia

5.4 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

FOR GENRE FANS

For players who want to game and think: Kapital! blends dice-rolling with sharp social commentary.

Highlights

Sparks intense discussions
Fresh, relevant theme
Easy-to-learn mechanics

Keep in mind

Intentionally frustrating at times
Not your typical balanced game

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Kapital! isn’t just a board game — it’s a sociology lesson disguised as fun. Designed by French creator Étienne Lécroart, the game throws you into the class struggle, where players take on roles of the privileged or the oppressed. Everyone starts with different (and intentionally unfair) conditions, racing to accumulate four types of capital: financial, social, cultural, and symbolic. The 76-space board represents Brazil’s average life expectancy, and the goal is to reach 'financial paradise' at the end. Along the way, Destiny cards will shake things up, mirroring real-life inequalities. The mechanics are simple (roll, move, draw cards), but the real magic is in the discussions it sparks about privilege and systemic injustice. Expect heated debates and maybe even a little outrage!