Complete Game Rules

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Detailed Rules

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The game alternates between Day and Night phases

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During Night: Mafia kills, Detective investigates, Doctor protects

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During Day: All players discuss and vote to eliminate someone

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Town wins when all Mafia are eliminated

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Mafia wins when they equal or outnumber the Town

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Players eliminated during the day are voted out by majority

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Players eliminated at night cannot speak or vote

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Dead players cannot communicate with living players

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The host oversees all night actions

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Voting tie mean host shall determine how to resolve the situation

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Night Phase

All players close their eyes. Special roles perform their actions.

  • Mafia wakes up and chooses victim
  • Detective wakes up and investigates player
  • Doctor wakes up and protects player
  • All actions take place during each night.
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Day Phase

All surviving players discuss and vote to eliminate someone.

  • Morning announcement of night events
  • Open discussion and accusations
  • Players present arguments and defenses
  • Voting to eliminate a player
  • Majority vote determines elimination