Family Inc.

Piatnik, GaGa Games, Lautapelit.fi · Board game · 2021
— Ludopedia 6.7 BGG 2–7 · best 5 10 min Weight 1.1/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love that 'should I go for it or not?' adrenaline rush, Family Inc. is your game! It's a pure and simple push-your-luck game, perfect for ending the night or starting a game session with high energy. The experience is super fast, full of tense decisions and guaranteed laughs when someone messes up. It's the kind of game that makes you want to play 'just one more' round!

Highlights
  • Addictive push-your-luck
  • Fast and dynamic games
  • Easy to learn
  • Player interaction
  • Tension with every decision
Keep in mind
  • Quite luck-dependent
  • Might frustrate some
  • Theme may not appeal to all
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a rather… peculiar family gathering in Family Inc.! Once a year, members of the notorious Azzardo family meet in the Tutti Frutti restaurant warehouse to divide stolen goods, following an old and risky family tradition. Luck is on the table, but only one will leave with a full suitcase. Who will prove to be the most cunning in this heated dispute, skillfully challenging luck and risk?

The game is a reimplementation of Cheeky Monkey and puts you in the role of a mobster trying to accumulate more chips than your rivals. Each round, you first score the face-up chips you already have in front of you, advancing on the scoreboard, and then remove them. Next, the heart of the game kicks in: you start revealing chips one by one from the center of the table, placing them face-up in your area. After each reveal, the decision is yours: keep pushing your luck and reveal more chips, or stop and secure what you already have? Danger lurks: if you reveal a chip that is already face-up in front of you, your turn ends immediately! The only 'compensation' is a diamond if this happens after the second or third chip reveal (and if you collect three diamonds, you score 50 points and return them). But if you stop voluntarily, the reward is greater: you collect all face-up chips from other players that match the values of your chips. The first player to reach the 100-point mark on the board is declared the grand winner of the Azzardo family. A fast-paced and tense game to test your limits!

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–7 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC
7 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Categories

Families

Theme: Burglary and Heists
Publisher Piatnik, GaGa Games, Lautapelit.fi
Designer Reiner Knizia
Artist Elena Shluikova, Markus Erdt

Community

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616owners
147wishlist
49want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play Family Inc.?
Family Inc. is a very versatile game, designed for 2 to 7 players. It's great for both duels and livening up a larger table!
What's the average game duration?
Games are super fast! They usually last between 10 and 10 minutes, making it perfect for filling gaps or playing multiple times in a row.
What is the main objective of the game?
Your goal is to be the first player to reach 100 points on the score track, accumulating chips and deciding the right time to stop risking it all.
Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! Family Inc. has a very low BGG weight (1.1364), which means it's super easy to pick up the rules and start playing. Perfect for beginners and those looking for something light.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find scoring tokens, a score board, and, of course, many stolen goods chips to reveal and collect. Simple and functional!
Who would you recommend Family Inc. to?
I recommend it to anyone who loves push-your-luck games, for families, groups of friends looking for something light and fun, and for those who want a quick and exciting 'filler'.
Are there any expansions for Family Inc.?
As of now, there are no official expansions released for Family Inc. The game already offers plenty of fun in its base box!

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