
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,839
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Medical Mysteries: NYC Emergency Room
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024

2023
Rules assistance for Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia
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Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia is a board game released in 2023 for 1–3 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicholas Cravotta and Rebecca Bleau and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
The first thing you notice when you enter your office is Mickey Malone's dead body. Mickey was the chief enforcer for the local Mafia. You've had your run-ins with Mickey and might treat news of his death as welcome news, if it wasn't your gun on the floor next to him. Man, you hate Mondays. Explore a complete replica of the crime scene to discover clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately prove your innocence in this immersive murder mystery adventure. --- Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia is an intermediate level tabletop escape room, with a playtime of 90-120 minutes. —description from the publisher
Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia supports 1–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia is 90–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Puzzle, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia are: Nicholas Cravotta and Rebecca Bleau. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.