Family Business — Price & soundtrack

Lookout Games, Mayfair Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment · Board game · 1982
7.0 Ludopedia 6.1 BGG 2–6 · best 6 30 min Weight 1.3/5
Buy · from US$ 9.18
7.0 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
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.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 REC
5 BEST
6 BEST

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Cities: Chicago (Illinois, USA) Country: USA History: Prohibition in the USA Theme: Art style – Art Deco
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

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6,861owners
305wishlist
34want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
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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