Glossary — terms explained
BELLOCCO has its own language full of mafia terms and abbreviations. For new players, this can be merging 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 senior boss of a family. The Don leads the family, makes the big decisions and shares the power.
- Capo — a senior relative, a sort of lieutenant under the Don.
- Grade — your position on the ladder of the underworld. The more experience you collect, the higher you climb, see rankings and experienceqq.
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 rank.
- OC — abbreviation for organized crime: big jobs you do together with other players for a big score.
Danger and risk
- HEAT / chance of being caught — how strong the police on you pay attention. How higher you heat, how bigger the chance that you at a crime becomes caught and in the prison ends up.
- Bullets — ammo you need to fight and attack other players. You can't shoot without bullets, so keep your supplies up.
- Premium — a reward on someone's head. Whoever collects the premium by disabling the target gets the payout, see bounty listqq.
Possession and spoils
- Territory — areas that you can claim and defend family. Territory producers 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 stash your money. Money on the bank can't be stolen from you, money in your pocket.
Why knowing the right terms helps
Who the language of the underworld speaks, plays smarter. If you knows what heat does, go you more aware with you chance of being caught to. Understand you the difference between respect and XP, than choose you more targeted where you on focuses. And know you the role of a Don or capo, than find you easier you spot inside a family. This word list grows along with the game: come you a term against that you not knows, look than here or question the in the community on the forum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between respect and XP?
XP are experience points with which you climb in rank. 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 indications how much the police are watching you. A high heat increases your chances of getting into 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's OC?
OC stands for organized 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 compare your place in BELLOCCO.