# Peaky Blinders: Birmingham Domain

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Marcos Macri
- **Publishers**: Bucaneiros Jogos
- **Categories**: Mafia, Movies / TV / Radio theme
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Income, Move Through Deck, Solo / Solitaire Game, Take That, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're a fan of the Peaky Blinders series or card games with strategy and direct interaction, this one's for you! Get ready to dominate Birmingham with cunning and wit.Series theme well implementedStrategy with hand managementVariable gang powersDirect player interactionFast and dynamic gamesCan have intense 'take that'Initial learning curveLittle text on cardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Alright, folks! Ready to don your cap and dominate Birmingham? Peaky Blinders: Birmingham Domain throws you right into the heart of the action from the famous TV series, where the city's five most sinister gangs battle for every inch of territory. Published by a Brazilian company, this card game is a treat for anyone who loves strategy, bluffing, and plenty of interaction.

In the game, your goal is to expand your gang's domain by opening illicit businesses and controlling strategic regions. Each gang has a unique special ability, ensuring that every match is a different experience. Plus, you'll have the help of 24 iconic characters from the series, each with their own effects to optimize your actions and trip up your opponents.

On each turn, you have clear options: expand your territory by playing cards, open a new business to increase your network of criminal activities (like race tracks and clandestine distilleries), or simply collect profits from what you've already built. The key is to use your resources and characters at the right moment to attack or defend.

The game was carefully developed to capture the essence of the series, with elegant artwork and well-represented characters. And the best part? You don't need to be a die-hard Peaky Blinders fan to enjoy it, but if you are, you'll go crazy for the details! When the pub or territory cards run out, the game ends, and the boss with the most victory points takes the crown of supremacy in Birmingham. Get ready for quick, dynamic decisions and plenty of strategy!

## How to Play
Game Objective
The objective of Peaky Blinders: Birmingham Domain is to accumulate more points than your opponents by the end of the game. Points are earned through territories, businesses, achievements, and money/gangsters. Victory is secured by the player with the highest score, representing supremacy over rival gangs in Birmingham, 1919.

Setup
To set up the game, follow these steps:

  Territory Cards: Separate the 42 cards into two decks (back I and II). Remove excess cards based on the number of players (e.g., 3 players → remove cards with 4+ and 5+). Form two rows with 4 face-up cards each.
  Businesses: Organize the business cards into six piles (one for each type). Remove one card from each pile and place it in reserve. Each player starts with £25 and 1 gangster.
  Pubs: Separate normal and extra pubs. Place 9, 12, 15, or 18 normal pubs (depending on the number of players) and 1 extra pub per player in the reserve.
  Characters: Each player draws 3 character cards and can exchange one per turn.
  Tokens and Markers: Distribute money tokens, reserve fund tokens, ability tokens, gangster tokens, and the first player token (determined by an illegal bet or choice).


Game Flow
The game proceeds in turns, following clockwise order. Each player performs two main actions (can be repeated) and up to two free actions per turn. The game ends when:

  All three groups of normal pubs are depleted.
  Both territory decks are depleted.

After the end-game trigger, players calculate scores, and the leader with the most points wins. During the game, confrontation tokens are collected when business or territory piles are depleted, determining confrontations at the end of the round.

Actions and How to Play
There are three main actions and two free actions:
1. Expand Region
Choose one of the 8 face-up territory cards, pay the cost (money or gangsters), and add it to your region. The card must be placed adjacent to another existing card. Some territories require prerequisites (e.g., 1 gangster to purchase a territory with a "GANGSTER" symbol).

2. Open a Business
Purchase a business not yet present in your region, paying an increasing cost (£10 for the 1st, £20 for the 2nd, etc.). The card must be placed adjacent to another card. Each business generates symbols that activate income when adjacent to other cards.

3. Collect Profit from 1 Business
Choose an active business in your region. Receive £10 for each activated symbol of that business, plus £5 per pub in the region. Deduct £5 for each corrupt police officer in the region. The business card is flipped to the side with the closed vault after the action.

Free Actions

  Receive 1 Pub: Surround 3 sides of a territory to receive a pub (choose bonus: £10 or 1 gangster). Pubs enhance the "Collect Profit" action.
  Use Character: Apply the effect of a character card (e.g., receive money, gangsters) and draw a new card.


End Game and Scoring
The game ends when the triggers above occur. Scoring is calculated as follows:

  Territories: Sum of points on the territory cards in your region.
  Businesses: 4 pts for 1 business, 9 pts for 2, 16 pts for 3, 25 pts for 4, 36 pts for 5, and 49 pts for 6.
  Achievements: 7 pts or 10 pts (kept secret until the end).
  Money/Gangsters: £10 = 1 pt, 1 gangster = 1 pt.

Negative points are applied for using the reserve fund (4 pts per token). In case of ties, the player with more cards in their region wins, followed by the player with more money.

Tips for Winning

  Prioritize 7-point achievements: These are easier to form in the early stages.
  Use characters strategically: Characters like Thomas Shelby (activate businesses) or Ada Shelby (activated symbols) can optimize actions.
  Manage conflicts: Collect confrontation tokens to increase the intensity of confrontations and protect your gang.

## FAQ
### What is the average duration of a Peaky Blinders: Birmingham Domain game?
Games are quite dynamic, lasting between 45 to 60 minutes. Perfect for a quick game session without losing strategic depth.

### How many players can participate?
The game is super versatile and can be played by 1 to 5 players, including a solo mode for when you want to dominate Birmingham on your own.

### Is it necessary to know the Peaky Blinders series to enjoy the game?
It's not mandatory! The game works very well on its own, but fans of the series will certainly enjoy the thematic details and character representation.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
It has a medium complexity. The rules are accessible, but the strategic depth of hand management, bluffing, and variable powers mechanics offers an interesting challenge for those looking for more than a simple game.

### Are the components of good quality?
Yes, the artwork is a strong point of the game, with elegant illustrations that evoke the series and well-produced components for an immersive experience.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Absolutely! The 'Take That' mechanic and the struggle for territory ensure constant and direct interaction, so be prepared to attack and defend against your rivals.

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