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Omerta

Omerta

Welcome to the family. Promises are forgotten quickly here, loyalty has a price, and silence is rule number one.

Players
4–8
Playing time
60–90 min
Min. age
14+
Year
2003
Designer
Bruno Faidutti & Serge Laget
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TypeStrategy
ComplexityMedium
MechanicsHidden roles · Negotiation · Simultaneous selection · Deduction
BGG7.1

Setup

  • Secretly deal roles: each player receives an identity card assigning them to a Mafia family or the police faction.

  • Place territory tokens in the center of the table and distribute starting resources (money and influence) based on player count.

  • Shuffle the action deck and deal an opening hand to each player.

  • Determine turn order randomly.

ROUND STRUCTURE

  • Each round has two phases: first Negotiation, then Action.

NEGOTIATION

  • Players talk, promise, and make deals freely. No agreement is binding — betrayal is part of the game.

ACTIONS

Each player secretly plays an action card. Cards are revealed simultaneously and resolved in order.

Control territory

Take or defend zones on the map

Gain resources

Accumulate money or influence

Eliminate rival

Attack another player

Reveal identity

Expose another player's role

SCORING AND END

  • Police score points by arresting Mafia members; families score by accumulating control and money. Every 5 rounds the score is checked. The game ends when the deck runs out or one side reaches the target score.

Victory conditions

  • The Mafia families win if they accumulate enough wealth and territory before time runs out.

  • The police win if they identify and eliminate the leaders of all families.

  • At the end of the game, each player reveals their role and points are tallied by faction.

Frequently asked questions

How many players does Omerta need?
4–8 players.
How long does a game of Omerta last?
60–90 minutes.
What is the minimum age for Omerta?
From 14 years old.

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