How to Play Mafia

The town sleeps while dark deeds unfold. The Mafia secretly votes to kill a player. The Doctor chooses someone to protect. The Detective investigates a player. The Vigilante may choose to shoot. The Bodyguard selects someone to guard.

• ▸All actions happen simultaneously — nobody knows what others are doing.
• ▸Mafia members can see each other and coordinate their kill target.
• ▸On the first night, one random town member receives protection from being killed.
• ▸If the Mafia can't agree on a target (tie vote), nobody dies.

The town wakes up to discover what happened during the night. If someone was killed (and not saved by the Doctor or Bodyguard), they are eliminated and their role is revealed. Surviving players discuss who they suspect and can nominate players for trial.

• ▸Any living player can nominate another living player (you cannot nominate yourself).
• ▸Each player can only nominate once per day phase.
• ▸A player can only be nominated once — no double nominations.
• ▸If enough players vote to put the nominee on trial, the trial phase begins.
• ▸If the day timer expires with no successful trial, night falls.

The accused player stands before the town and has a chance to defend themselves. They can present their case, claim a role, provide alibis, or try to redirect suspicion. The accused can end their defense early by clicking "Done Defending."

• ▸All players can chat during the trial — it's a discussion, not a monologue.
• ▸The accused should use this time to convince the town of their innocence.
• ▸Pay attention to what the accused says — inconsistencies may reveal their true role.

After the defense, all living players (except the accused) vote guilty or innocent. If a majority votes guilty, the accused is eliminated. If the vote is tied or majority innocent, the accused is acquitted and the game continues.

• ▸The accused player cannot vote on their own verdict.
• ▸The Mayor's vote counts as 2 votes during the verdict.
• ▸If a Jester is voted guilty, they win and the game ends immediately.
• ▸A tied vote results in acquittal — the accused survives.
• ▸If no votes are cast, the accused is spared.

Playing as Town

• ▸Pay attention to who is quiet — Mafia members sometimes avoid drawing attention.
• ▸Track voting patterns — Mafia members often vote to protect each other.
• ▸Be cautious with role claims — verify them against the night's events.
• ▸If you're the Detective, share your information carefully. Revealing too early makes you a target.
• ▸Coordinate with confirmed Town members to build a voting majority.

Playing as Mafia

• ▸Blend in — participate in discussions and accuse others to look like an active Town member.
• ▸Prioritize killing power roles (Detective, Doctor) at night to weaken the Town.
• ▸Don't always defend your Mafia teammates — sometimes letting them get voted out looks more natural.
• ▸Create confusion by accusing innocent players and casting doubt on real evidence.
• ▸If you're the Godfather, use your innocent investigation result to claim Detective.

Playing as Jester

• ▸Act slightly suspicious — mimic Mafia behavior without being too obvious.
• ▸Make weak defenses when accused to encourage a guilty vote.
• ▸Avoid being killed at night — the Mafia might eliminate you if they suspect you're Jester.
• ▸Timing is everything — you need to be suspicious enough to get nominated but not so obvious that players recognize the Jester play.