The shadows will remember your absence. Are you sure you want to abandon your post?
HOW TO PLAY
// A Guide to Deception & Survival //
The Premise
A deadly secret hides in plain sight. Hidden among the citizens of your town are cold-blooded killers — the Mafia. Every night they strike. Every morning the survivors must debate, accuse, and vote someone out. Find the killers before they outnumber the innocent.
1
Setup
Host creates a room and invites players (4–12 players). The host configures how many of each special role to include, then deals secret role cards.
2
Night Falls
All players "close their eyes." Special roles are summoned one by one in secret to perform their night actions.
3
Dawn — Open Discussion
The night's casualties are revealed. Survivors debate and accuse each other.
4
The Vote
The town votes to eliminate one suspected player. Their role is revealed.
5
Repeat
Night falls again. The cycle continues until one side wins.
Player Count Guide
4-5
Starter
6-8
Sweet Spot
9-12
Chaos
For 4–5 players use 1 Mafia. For 6–8 use 2 Mafia. For 9+ use 3 Mafia.
Mafia Team
🔪
Mafia
Mafia Team
Each night, secretly choose one person to eliminate.
Town Team
🏙️
Civilian
Town Team
No night power. Observe behavior and root out the Mafia.
💊
Doctor
Town Team
Each night, choose one player to protect from death.
🔍
Detective
Town Team
Each night, investigate one player to learn if they are Mafia.
⭐
Sheriff
Town Team
Once per game, SHOOT a player. Hit Mafia → they die. Hit innocent → you are eliminated.
💘
Cupid
Town Team
On Night 1 only, link two players as Lovers. If one dies, the other follows.
Neutral
🃏
Jester
Neutral — Wins Alone
Your goal is to be voted out by the town. If eliminated by vote, you win instantly.
Night Phase
🌙
Cupid (Night 1 only)
Cupid picks two players to link as Lovers.
🔪
Mafia Kills
The Mafia collectively choose one town player to kill.
💊
Doctor Protects
The Doctor picks one player to shield.
🔍
Detective Investigates
The Detective picks one player and privately learns if they are Mafia.
Day Phase
☀️
Reveal & Discuss
Night deaths are announced. Players debate freely.
⚖️
Vote
Everyone votes simultaneously. Most votes = eliminated. Tie = no kill.
⭐ Sheriff's Shot: Can only be used ONCE per game. Happens before the vote.
💘 Lover deaths: When a linked Lover dies, their partner dies immediately.
Win Conditions
🏙️
Town Wins
All Mafia members are eliminated.
🔪
Mafia Wins
The number of living Mafia equals or exceeds living Town members.
🃏
Jester Wins
The Jester is voted out by the town. Instant solo victory.
🧠 Town Strategy
Track who defends who. Mafia often protect their allies.
Detectives should reveal findings gradually to avoid being targeted.
Doctors: protect the Detective or Sheriff.
Watch for who's quiet — Mafia players often lay low.
🔪 Mafia Strategy
Accuse confidently. Passive Mafia get detected.
Kill the Detective before they out you.
Fake-claim a Town role if cornered — stay consistent.
🃏 Jester Strategy
Act suspicious — but not stupidly so.
Change your story slightly. Inconsistency triggers accusations.