
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,263
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Monopoly: The Mega Edition
- 2–8 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2006

Rules assistance for Mafiopoly
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Mafiopoly is an expansion for Monopoly released in 1986 for 2–8 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Auction / Bidding.
CARDS FOR POPULAR BOARD GAME ADD THESE CARDS & GET LUCKY! Mafiopoly is not a stand-alone game, but a deck of cards and set of optional rules to be added to Parker Brothers' Monopoly board game. Players are given the option of playing as a Mafia player (Mafioso) or a regular player (Citizen). Citizens play by the normal Monopoly rules while Mafiosi draw from the Mafia Card deck every time they pass Go. Mafiosi also have other special rules, such as the ability to grift $50 from the bank every time any player passes Go. These advantages are somewhat balanced by the innate dangers of the profession: the Mafia Cards may cause a player to fall under investigation by a Federal Grand Jury or fall victim to as assassination attempt. One of the other Mafioso players may even put out a hit on you! There is an interesting optional rule that allows any Mafiosi to cheat, as long as they don't get caught. If they get caught, they must pay 10% of their holdings to the bank and 10% to the player who blew the whistle. Expands: Monopoly
Mafiopoly supports 2–8 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 Mafiopoly is 180 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 Mafiopoly 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.
Mafiopoly belongs to these categories: Economic, Negotiation, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Auction / Bidding. 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 catalogue lists Mafiopoly as an expansion for Monopoly. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Monopoly to use it. Check that your edition of Monopoly is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.