How many players is Mafia?

Mafia plays with 7–22 players.

How long does Mafia take to play?

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

Mafia rates 5.7/10 from 305 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / mafia game built around acting, memory, player elimination.

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Mafia (2007)

7–22 players · 30 min · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players: 7–22
Play time: 30 min
Age: 0+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.7/10

Best for 7–22 players who like deduction games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Mafia

Mafia is a Polish partnership game based on the traditional game "Mafia". This version has got the same interesting innovations (like action cards with special powers etc.).

Deduction Mafia Negotiation Party Game

Mechanics: Acting, Memory, Player Elimination, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers, Voting · Designer: Dimitry Davidoff

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Mafia FAQ

How many players is Mafia?: Mafia plays with 7–22 players.
How long does Mafia take to play?: A game of Mafia takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mafia any good?: Mafia rates 5.7/10 from 305 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / mafia game built around acting, memory, player elimination.