# La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: #1257
- **Players**: 4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.99 / 5
- **Designers**: Maximilian Maria Thiel
- **Artists**: Weberson Santiago
- **Publishers**: Feuerland Spiele, Boardgame Atelier, BoardM Factory, Capstone Games, Galakta, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Super Meeple, テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames), YOKA Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Mafia, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Order Counters, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love mafia drama and team play, La Famiglia offers asymmetric strategy and high tension.Asymmetric powersPsychological combatHigh replay valueModerate learning curveLanguage dependentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In the gritty 1980s Sicily, a brutal clash between mafia families erupted, later known as the Great Mafia War. La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War brings that conflict to the tabletop, pitting four players into two teams of two. Each team controls two of the six available families, each with unique asymmetric abilities that shape play. The game unfolds in rounds split into a planning phase and a combat phase. During planning, players spend resources to upgrade abilities, place fighters on the board, and prepare secret orders. When combat begins, those orders are revealed and executed simultaneously, using fighters and bombs to seize regions of Sicily. The combat system is straightforward yet creates an intense psychological duel, as you never know exactly what your opponent has hidden. Area control, majority/influence, and area movement are key to dominating the map, while worker placement secures resources and triggers special powers. Variable set‑up ensures high replayability, and a playtime of about two to three hours with a moderate complexity rating (3.99/5). Fans of team‑based play, mafia themes, and asymmetric strategy will find La Famiglia packed with tension, cooperation, and fierce rivalry in a well‑crafted historic setting.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game is designed for 4 players, forming two teams of 2.

### What is the typical playing time?
Around 120–180 minutes, depending on player experience.

### How complex is the game?
BGG weight 3.99, considered moderate; it uses worker placement, area control and asymmetric powers.

### Do I need any extra components?
Having the cards and spreadsheets translated is recommended, as the base components are in English.

### Can I play solo or with more than 4 players?
The base game is strictly 2 vs 2; expansions may alter player count, but there is no official solo mode.

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