
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,374
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Dumb Ways to Die
- 2–5 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2023

2022
Rules assistance for The Godfather: Last Family Standing
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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The Godfather: Last Family Standing is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Erica Bouyouris and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Alliances.
It’s the adult card game you can’t refuse. Based on the original 1972 The Godfather Italian movie starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, Last Family Standing is the ultimate adult game. Just when you thought you were out… they pull you back in. Will your family have power over them all? Play from a hand of cards that allow you to form strategic alliances with the exchange of a rose. Perform actions that have you diving behind cars for cove or take aim at your opponents to gain power and take on other players’ Dons. The last player standing in this fun game will be in charge. This adult board game is easy to get the hang of and only takes 30 minutes to play. For adults and teens ages 14 and up, get a group of 3-6 people together to play this family game for kids and adults. Play from a hand of cards that will allow you to bump off other players, duck behind a car, make alliances, and run off to Las Vegas or Italy. The player who is the last standing (still has at least 1 orange) wins! Remember, it’s not personal. It’s strictly business.
The Godfather: Last Family Standing supports 3–6 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 The Godfather: Last Family Standing is 30 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 The Godfather: Last Family Standing 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.
The Godfather: Last Family Standing has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
The Godfather: Last Family Standing belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Alliances. 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 The Godfather: Last Family Standing are: Erica Bouyouris. 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 The Godfather: Last Family Standing 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.