We’re going to play a game called Mafia.
Everyone, come sit in a circle. I’m going to hand out secret roles.
Don’t show anyone your role. Don’t say it out loud. Just remember it.
Here’s how the roles work — listen carefully:
- Two of you are Mafia. You’re on the same team. Each night, you’ll secretly choose one person to eliminate.
- One of you is the Doctor. Each night, you’ll choose someone to save. You can save yourself.
- One of you is the Detective. Each night, you’ll pick one person to investigate. I’ll tell you if that person is Mafia.
- Everyone else is a Villager. Your job is to help figure out who the Mafia are and vote them out.
Now, here’s how the game works:
Night Time
Everyone closes their eyes.
First, Mafia, open your eyes and silently agree on one person to eliminate. Then close your eyes.
Next, Doctor, open your eyes and point to one person to save. Then close your eyes.
Then, Detective, open your eyes and point to one person to investigate. I’ll nod yes or no. Then close your eyes.
Everyone’s eyes stay closed until I say to open them.
Day Time
Now open your eyes.
I’ll tell you what happened during the night — someone might be out, or the Doctor might have saved them.
Now it’s time to talk. You can ask questions, make guesses, accuse people, defend yourself — just talk it out.
After a short time, we’ll vote. Everyone points to one person they think might be Mafia. The person with the most votes is out.
The Goal
If you’re Mafia, your goal is to stay hidden and eliminate everyone else.
If you’re a Villager, your goal is to find the Mafia and vote them out.
Villagers win if both Mafia are gone.
Mafia win if they outnumber the rest.
Everyone ready? Eyes closed — it’s night time…
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