Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love quick, backstabbing games, Family Business is a blast. Organized chaos in card form!
Highlights
- Pure cutthroat fun
- Nonstop player interaction
- Easy to learn and play
Keep in mind
- Player elimination might frustrate
- Can turn into a gang-up
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Family Business is that game where betrayal is the rule and revenge is served cold. Each player controls a gangster family and uses cards to take out rivals—whether by putting targets on the hit list, saving their own crew, or triggering an all-out mob war. Chaos reigns: everyone might gang up on one unlucky soul, or the bloodshed might spread evenly. Once six gangsters are on the list, the war begins, and they’re picked off one by one until only one boss remains. The best part? Response cards can shift the turn order anytime, so no one’s safe. It’s pure, cutthroat fun, perfect for quick, interactive games. And don’t worry about language—the game’s easy to grasp even if you’re not fluent in English.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
REC
4
REC
5
BEST
6
BEST
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Lookout Games, Mayfair Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee, Cutting Edge Publishing & Design House GmbH, Hobby Japan, Spielfreaks, Ltd., Stratelibri, Truant Spiele, Zygomatic
Designer
David B. Bromley
Artist
Antonio Dessi, David B. Bromley, Drew Perkett, Franck Dion, Klemens Franz, Mark Bromley
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
6,861owners
305wishlist
34want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players is best?
4 to 6 — more people = more betrayal and chaos!
Is it hard to learn?
Nope! Rules are simple and the game’s intuitive, even for beginners.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes, perfect for a quick, intense session.
Do you need English?
Barely! Cards use symbols, and the little text is easy to memorize.
Is it good if you hate player elimination?
If your group loves chaos and doesn’t mind waiting, yes. Otherwise, it might frustrate.
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