Horseplay refers to the decapitation of Jack Woltz's horse Khartoum after a failed negotiation between him and Tom Hagen.
Book and film[]
Shortly after Connie Corleone's wedding, Tom Hagen flew out to Los Angeles to meet with Woltz over securing a part for Vito Corleone's godson Johnny Fontane. Woltz angrily refused, as Johnny had recently deflowered one of his proteges. In return, Corleone had Woltz's favourite racehorse decapitated by Luca Brasi.
In the game[]
In The Godfather: The Game, the events take place much later in 1948. Up and coming enforcer Aldo Trapani comes with Tom Hagen to Los Angeles and it is he who helps to place the head of Khartoum in Woltz's bed, after it has been removed by Rocco Lampone.
Players (Rendezvous 3: Friends and Enemies):[]
Buddy Corcoran - Although he looks like an unassuming fellow, Buddy Corcoaran, the owner and barman of Corcoran's Perch, is reputed to be related to numerous and infamous past gangsters. He is a devoted Corleone associate.
Laydown Leighton - Buddy Corcoran's relative notoriety has allowed Leighton's small gambling operation in the basement of Corcoran's Perch to flourish. Leighton's nickname refers to his unimpressive card playing, but more-proficient right hook.
Monk Malone - Monk is seeking answers from the person who killed his friend and boss, Paulie Gatto. He seems satisfied at your answers, and your friendship with both brother and sister seems to be flourishing.
Sonny Corleone - One of Sonny's favorite Midtown haunts is Corcoran's Perch, as he talks to Buddy and plans the Family's next actions in relative safety. The alcohol he's consumed has loosened his tongue.
"The Trojan" - Little is known about this mysterious Trojan, except he seems to be from the local area, and the Corleones use him for a variety of special operations. He calls on you to help him out with some hits.
Players (Horseplay):[]
Rocco Lampone - Ruthless and detached, Rocco is the perfect partner for an operation of this nature. He handles the slightly messy business of horse decapitation while you guard him. It's a winning combination.
Tom Hagen - Tom Hagen believes he's been more than reasonable with Jack Woltz, although he suspects the producer's loyalty to the Barzinis, and Fontane's recent tryst with Woltz's lover, may have impeded his presentation.
Jack Woltz - A Hollywood player more interested in making money than movies, Woltz is a crass womanizer with delusions of grandeur. He's currently filming a war movie and has yet to cast a leading man.