Board game Doerr QB701-002 "MAFIA DELUXE" — party strategy game for 3–8 players

Doerr QB701-002 "MAFIA DELUXE" is a social deduction board game designed for party play with 3–8 players. Players receive hidden roles and take part in rounds of discussion, accusation and voting to find opposing teams. The game combines elements of bluffing, deduction and group interaction and is intended for family evenings, friend gatherings and casual events where interpersonal strategy and communication are central to play.

Advantages

The game supports 3–8 players and offers flexible session lengths, making it suitable for small and medium groups. Hidden-role mechanics create replay value by changing interactions each round, while the structured phases of discussion and voting keep gameplay clear and accessible. Components and rules focus on social deduction and strategic decision-making without reliance on complex setup or long rulebooks.

Suitable for

• Party nights with friends or family
• Casual game evenings and social gatherings
• Icebreaker sessions and group activities
• Players who enjoy bluffing, persuasion and deduction

Key specifications

• Player count: 3–8 players
• Game type: social deduction / party strategy
• Typical play focus: hidden roles, discussion, voting
• Recommended setting: tabletop, living room, party environment
• Target age: family and adult groups (check packaging for specific age recommendation)

How to use

Shuffle and distribute role cards face down so that each player receives one secret identity. Follow the rulebook to determine the order of phases: night or secret action phases (if present), followed by group discussion and voting. During discussion, players may share, lie or omit information; voting eliminates a player or determines an outcome depending on the variant in use. Continue rounds until one team meets its win condition as defined in the rules. Keep components organized between rounds to speed up setup and ensure consistent role distribution.

Usage recommendations

For best results, play with participants who understand basic bluffing and group discussion dynamics, use a quiet or moderately noisy room to allow conversation, and allow 30–60 minutes per session depending on player count and chosen variant. Review the rulebook before first play to confirm win conditions and any optional roles or house rules.