How many players is Family Business?

Family Business plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Family Business take to play?

A game of Family Business takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Family Business any good?

Family Business rates 6.1/10 from 4,013 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / mafia game built around hand management, player elimination, take that.

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Family Business (1982)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.1/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Family Business

Rub out your opponents' mobs before they do the same to you.

Card Game Mafia

Mechanics: Hand Management, Player Elimination, Take That · Designer: David B. Bromley

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Family Business FAQ

How many players is Family Business?: Family Business plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Family Business take to play?: A game of Family Business takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Family Business any good?: Family Business rates 6.1/10 from 4,013 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / mafia game built around hand management, player elimination, take that.