8.0
rating
Ludopedia
6.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love gangster drama and intense bargaining, Nostra City serves up tension and bluffing in an hour.
Highlights
- Tense auction rounds
- Fun asymmetric powers
- Immersive mafia vibe
Keep in mind
- Hidden roles may cause confusion
- Needs translated cards
About the game
What you do in a play session
Nostra City drops you into 1990s New York, where the most powerful mafia family faces trial. Each player becomes a lieutenant of Don Johnny Gota, tasked with bribing jurors, running illegal enterprises—prostitution, gambling, drug trafficking—and gathering prestige to secure the Don's acquittal. Yet not everyone is loyal: some may be mafia turncoats or undercover FBI agents whose goal is to convict the Don and seize the family. The game unfolds through auction rounds, negotiations, and secret actions, with each player wielding asymmetric powers that shape their strategy. Cards represent resources, gang territories, designer suits and weapons, and are used both to climb the family hierarchy and to sabotage rivals by exposing vices or silencing mouths. The jury appears twice, and the final verdict determines whether everyone loses or a single player emerges victorious—as the most respected lieutenant or as the FBI rat who managed to convict the Don. Auction mechanics generate tension each round, while the team‑based element encourages temporary alliances. Nostra City blends negotiation, bluffing and resource management into a smooth 60‑minute experience. Perfect for fans of gangster cinema, interactive card games, and a dash of betrayal, without demanding heavy rules or marathon sessions.
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Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
asmodee, Hazgaard Editions
Designer
David Rakoto, Sébastien Gigaudaut
Artist
Nicolas Fructus
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
715owners
83wishlist
11want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
3 to 5 players.
What is the playing time?
Approximately 60 minutes.
How complex is the game?
Weight 2.5/5 – simple rules but requires focus on negotiations.
What components are included?
Resource cards, gang cards, juror cards, prestige tokens and influence markers.
Who is the game suitable for?
Fans of card games, mafia themes and group bluffing sessions.
Do I need to know English to play?
No, but the cards are only in English, so a translation sheet is recommended.
What happens if the boss is convicted?
All players lose if the verdict is guilty, unless you are an FBI rat who succeeded in convicting the Don.
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