2022Steven Medway
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6 - 21 players30 - 120 minHeavy weight

2026Mark Iradian
Mainly reviews. Mafia Blitz is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
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
Mafia Blitz has 5 videos from 5 creators: 3 reviews, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from 2025 to July 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Mafia Blitz Fixed Social Deduction" by Gaming Caravan. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "WHO’S THE GOON - Mafia Blitz | The Game Bucket" by The Bucketheads.
If you like it, try Blood on the Clocktower, Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game, Molly House or Hollywood 1947, which share several of its mechanics.
2022Steven Medway
6 - 21 players30 - 120 minHeavy weight
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3 - 6 players120 - 180 minHeavy weight
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From BoardGameGeek:
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
Designer
Mark Iradian
Artist
Jordi Planellas
Publisher
Self-published
Categories
Mechanics