Glossary

BELLOCCO has its own language full of mafia terms and abbreviations. For new players, this can be confusing in the beginning: What's a capo, what does heat mean and why bullets are so important? On this page you will find a complete glossary with the most important concepts from the game, briefly and clearly explained. Keep this page at hand while you're playing, you'll understand what everyone in the chat is talking about in no time.

People and grades

• Don The head of a family. The Don leads the family, makes the big decisions and shares the power.
• Capo Capo's often direct part of the family.
• Grade Your position on the ladder of the underworld. The more experience you collect, the higher you climb, see rankings and experience.

Progress and statistics

• Respect The measure of your standing in the underworld. More respect means more influence and higher status.
• XP Experience points. You collect XP through crimes and activities; with it you climb in grade.
• OC organised crime: big jobs you do together with other players for a big score.

Danger and risk

• HEAT / Pakkans The police are watching you. The higher you heat, the more likely you will be caught in a crime and in the prison It's over.
• Bullets Oh, yeah. You can't shoot without bullets, so keep your supplies up.
• Premium A reward on someone's head. Anyone who collects the premium by taking out the target gets the payout, see Premium list.

Possession and spoils

• Territory.. family can claim and defend. Territory produces influence and revenue, but also attracts rivals.
• Safe code a code giving access to a safe with loot or rewards. Cracking or finding the right safe code can give you a nice loot.
• Bank The safe place to store your money. Money on the bank Can't be stolen from you, money in your pocket.

Why knowing the right terms helps

Those who speak the language of the underworld play smarter. If you know what heat does, you'll be more conscious about your chance to pack. Do you understand the difference between respect and XP, then you choose to focus on more. And if you know the role of a Don of capo, you'll find your place more easily within a family. This glossary grows with the game: if you encounter a term you don't know, look here or ask in the community on the forum.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between respect and XP?

XP are experience points with which you grade Climbs. Respect is the measure of your standing and status in the underworld. Both grow as you play more actively.

What exactly does heat mean?

Heat indicates how much the police are watching you. A high heat increases your packing chance and consequently the risk of being in the prison.

What am I using bullets for?

Bullets are ammo for fighting and attacking other players. You can't shoot without bullets, so keep your stash up.

What's a Don?

The Don is the highest boss of a family. He runs the family and makes the most important decisions.

What is OC?

OC stands for organised crime: big jobs you do together with other players for a big score.

Ready to hit the streets?

Now that you know the most important terms, you're ready to dive into the underworld. Read your first steps or view the tips and strategy To start strong. Play for free and conquer your spot in BELLOCCO.