Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem

Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem

MafiaLicensed / AdaptedTerritory Building
Players
3-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
90 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
13+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.6 / 5
Year
2014

About the game

Based on the FX television series, Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem casts 3-4 players as rival motorcycle gangs vying for control of territory, contraband, and cash. Each round, players assign gang members and resources to claim, defend, and fight over key sites, with area-majority conflict driving the action. Negotiation and shifting alliances are essential, since betrayal is always looming. After six rounds, the gang with the most money wins the turf war.

Hobbli's Notes

A solid area-majority and negotiation game for fans of the show, with genuine tension from forming and breaking alliances. The theme is well integrated into the mechanics of territory control and dice-driven conflict. It leans toward the cutthroat end of the spectrum, so table talk and confrontation are part of the fun. Newcomers unfamiliar with the license may find the theme less compelling than fans will.

What we like

  • Strong theme integration for fans of the show.
  • Negotiation and alliance-building create dynamic player interaction.
  • Area-majority conflict rewards tactical resource assignment.
  • Variable player powers add asymmetry.

Keep in mind

  • Heavy negotiation may not suit quieter groups.
  • License-dependent theme may not appeal to non-fans.
  • Take-that elements can create tension at the table.

Who it's for

Best for groups of 3-4 adult gamers (13+) who enjoy negotiation, area control, and don't mind a gritty crime theme.

Mechanics

Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceDice RollingEventsForce CommitmentModular BoardNegotiationTake ThatTradingTurn OrderVariable Player PowersVariable Set-upVictory Points as a ResourceWorker Placement

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