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Mafia Blitz
2026
Rules assistance for Mafia Blitz
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 10–15 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Mafia Blitz
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Mafia Blitz is a board game released in 2026 for 6–12 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mark Iradian and its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
Did the Rat escape? That's the question you and your friends will answer in Mafia Blitz, the lightning-fast bluffing game where every role has their own way to win. In just 15 minutes, players will scheme, deceive, and outsmart each other, all while dodging the Vigilante’s watchful gaze. Mafia Blitz is a social deduction game played in a single round with no player elimination and role-drafting system for 6-12 players. A single player will take on the role of the Vigilante, a public role with a single objective: Make sure the Rat isn't shot by anyone. The rest of players will pick their role through a draft and the chosen role is the player's win condition for the game. From there, the players discuss what happened, such as what roles they picked or passed to the next player. Of course, you don't have to tell the truth! It is an open discussion, although the Vigilante has the authority to prevent cross-talks or enforce silence periods. The Vigilante is equipped with Verdict cards and they place them in front of players they suspect are Goons. Once placed, the end the discussion by saying "Bang!" The selected players show their roles and any Goons not shot will now reveal themselves and attempt to shoot the Rat. Each role has its own path to victory. Some are hunting others, while others are trying to keep their heads low. And some special scoundrels have their own agendas to fulfill – no matter the cost. —description from the designer
Editions
- Mafia Blitzen(Self-Published)2026
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
Questions and answers
Mafia Blitz supports 6–12 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 Mafia Blitz is 10–15 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 Mafia Blitz 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.
Mafia Blitz 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.
Mafia Blitz belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Mafia Blitz are: Mark Iradian. 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 Mafia Blitz 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.