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MafiaDollar
2012
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- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
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MafiaDollar is a board game released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Heiko Weyen and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
In MafiaDollar each player takes control of a mafia clan and tries to earn as many dollars as possible before the "End of Prohibition" card appears. Players employ gangsters, equip them with item cards, and send them out to the street to "earn" dollars by taking loot cards and bringing them safely back to their warehouses. If the streets are empty, it might be a good time to break into another player's warehouse or take out one of the competing gangsters. Beware of the police, however, as they might pop into a player's hand at any time and turn their forces your way. At the end of the game, the clan who banks the most dollars wins!
Questions and answers
MafiaDollar supports 2–6 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 MafiaDollar is 60 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 MafiaDollar for ages 12 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.
MafiaDollar has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
MafiaDollar belongs to these categories: Card Game and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 MafiaDollar are: Heiko Weyen. 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 MafiaDollar 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.