Game Info
Year
2024
Players
3-5
Age
14+
Playtime
60 min
Complexity
2/5
Collection
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Description
A mafia-themed strategic party game where players secretly send henchmen to locations to gather resources and gain the favor of influential mafiosos over seven rounds to become the new crime boss
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Board Stupid Interview at 0:09 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- lightweight and accessible while still offering depth
- strong mafia/theme with flavorful components and terminology
- hidden bidding adds tension and bluffing opportunities
- self-balancing design supports dynamic play and catch-up mechanisms
- short playtime with cascading decisions that stay engaging
Cons
- teachings may be dense for new players due to multiple mechanics
- simultaneous reveals can slow interaction in larger groups
- production quality and component specifics are not fully captured in the interview
Thematic elements
- mafia family power dynamics, turf control, negotiation, and resource acquisition
- urban underworld with mafia families, city districts, and racing tracks
- bluffing-driven, calendar-based progression with hidden information
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- balancing through lead difficulty — the further ahead a player is in terms of mafioso control, the harder it becomes to maintain and defend those assets, creating a natural catch-up mechanic and encouraging strategic risk-taking.
- dice-as-workers / action selection — each mafioso is represented by a die; players do not roll dice during the turn. instead, they choose which side of each die to send to a location, effectively using dice as workers and action selectors with variable strength.
- end-of-day calendar and turn economy — each mafioso has a calendar on their card; days mark when a given henchman works and provides a bonus, such as an extra die or an additional action. one day equals a turn, and the game ends after a single week.
- Hidden bidding / bluffing — before conflicts resolve, players secretly bid resources to influence outcomes. revealed bids determine resource gains and can create bluffing opportunities and misdirection.
- resource acquisition from the city — as actions resolve around the city, players collect resources such as money and guns, with different locations offering different payoff combos and strategic incentives.
- Resource Management — as actions resolve around the city, players collect resources such as money and guns, with different locations offering different payoff combos and strategic incentives.
- Simultaneous Reveal — all players reveal their chosen die sides at the same time. if multiple players target the same resource or location, they clash and compete for control, creating tension and strategic differentiation.
- simultaneous reveal and conflict — all players reveal their chosen die sides at the same time. if multiple players target the same resource or location, they clash and compete for control, creating tension and strategic differentiation.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's like a token right, like a worker placement or like action selection, but it's a different kind than what you're used to
- it's a self-balancing design
- the further ahead you are, the more the harder it is to control
- a party game for Gamers which could really really fun
- it's not out yet but we are on GameFound and the full release will be in January
- bluffing bidding game with a really cool theme
- one input and I can manage the rest of the stuff
- every day is one turn and after one week game ends and who has the most mafiosos wins the game
- this game started as a summer camp concept and cascades from a single input
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Board Stupid Top 10 List at 23:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging bluffing/auction dynamic
- Party-friendly but with heavier strategic twists than average party games
Cons
- May require a larger group and shared context to shine
Thematic elements
- Secret bids with dice and shielded bidding mechanics
- Mafia-themed bidding and card collection
- Party-game heft with a mob motif
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Secret bids with dice — Dice-based bids behind a screen map to card allocations
- Set Collection — Assemble mafiosos to strengthen your position
- Set collection and control — Assemble mafiosos to strengthen your position
- Shielded bidding — Hidden bids influence which mafiosos you gain
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the biggest board gaming event of the year
- a very small box game card game that could be lost in the other thousand games
- Voting mechanisms are cool
- it's a really interesting game where you are exploring a old mansion
- this is fun fun yes
- it's a puzzle focused tile based game
- it's a proper metal dungeon crawler
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