The Chicago Way Rulebook - Skirmish Wargame Core Book

Enter the brutal underworld of Prohibition-era America with The Chicago Way Rulebook, the core system for The Chicago Way. This full-colour 44-page rulebook gives you everything you need to command gangsters, lawmen, bootleggers and agents in a fast-paced, narrative-driven skirmish game set in the streets of Chicago.

In The Chicago Way, players control gangs driven by ambition, greed and survival, whether that means hardened Gangsters, desperate Moonshiners, disciplined Prohibition Agents or determined Police forces. Every campaign represents a violent season of struggle as factions battle for territory, influence and control of the city.

The system uses a unique card-driven mechanic that shapes the flow of action, allowing players to influence outcomes, enhance their own forces or disrupt their opponents. The included 54-card TCW deck is central to gameplay, adding unpredictability and tactical depth.

Combat is fast and cinematic, covering movement, shooting, close combat, nerve tests and interruptions. Specialist weapons such as Tommy Guns and pump-action shotguns bring authentic Prohibition-era firepower to the table, while vehicle rules allow for high-speed chases, drive-bys and dramatic crashes. The rulebook also includes full faction support for four gang types, complete campaign rules for progression and injury, and five scenario setups to launch your own narrative battles. A full-colour A3 campaign map and punchboard game markers are also included to support immersive campaign play.

Contents

• 44-page full-colour rulebook
• 54-card TCW gameplay deck
• A5 punchboard game markers
• A3 full-colour campaign map

Key Features

• Complete core rulebook for The Chicago Way
• Card-driven skirmish system
• Four playable factions: Gangsters, Moonshiners, Agents, Police
• Campaign progression and injury system
• Vehicle rules including chases and drive-bys
• Five narrative scenarios included
• Full campaign map and accessories
  

About The Chicago Way
The Chicago Way is a tactical gang warfare game set during the Prohibition Era, where rival syndicates, lawmen and factions battle for influence and survival in the streets of Chicago.

People searching for Prohibition wargames, gang warfare rulebooks or skirmish tabletop systems will find this set highly suitable. It is ideal for players who enjoy narrative campaigns, cinematic gunfights and card-driven tactical gameplay.
Narrative skirmish games continue to grow in popularity thanks to their blend of tactical depth and storytelling. The Chicago Way offers a complete system for Prohibition-era conflict, combining card mechanics, campaign progression and cinematic action in a richly themed setting.