Sicily, the 80s. The sun is high in the sky and you soak in the Mediterranean life. You sit a café terrace, savoring an espresso, watching the world go by. Life seems calm, almost idyllic. But appearances can be deceiving. Beneath this sunlit façade, the Cosa Nostra, in what is known as “The Great Mafia War,” is tearing through Sicily, leaving no family, town, or street untouched.
In La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War, you face off one another to take control of Sicily. Six distinct families are at your disposal, each offering different advantages, from ruthless enforcers to clever schemers.
The game rounds are divided into two phases. In the planning phase, you develop your abilities and bring fighters as well as secret orders to the board. In the combat phase, these orders are revealed and executed. Whoever best combines and coordinates its abilities will dominate as many regions as possible and, ultimately, Sicily.
Winner of the 2024 As d’Or Expert Game, La Famiglia is an intense area-control experience that offers a simple but innovative combat system where strategic planning is key to domination. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a newcomer (we have a tutorial for you), get a taste of mafia life where every move matters, and betrayal is always just around the corner.
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Our gratitude goes to Maximilian Maria Thiel, the game designer, and the Boardgame Atelier family.** And we’d like to extend our thanks to LeSteffen and Tishanu for the BGA port.
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