Mafia
Party Pulse acts as the moderator while every living player receives the device each night, keeping roles and actions private.
Unofficial fan adaptation. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original publisher.
Players
5โ12 players
Round
20โ45 minutes
Device
One shared phone, tablet, or computer
How it works
- 1
Set up the game
- Play with 5โ12 people.
- The app randomly assigns 1 Mafia for 5โ6 players, 2 for 7โ9, or 3 for 10โ12โplus one Detective, one Doctor, and Townspeople.
- 2
Reveal roles
- Each player privately holds their card to see their role.
- Mafia members also see their teammates.
- 3
Resolve the night
- Pass the device to every living player.
- Each Mafia member secretly chooses a non-Mafia target; the most-selected target is the victim, and a tied Mafia vote produces no victim.
- 4
Use special roles
- The Doctor protects one player, including themself, but cannot protect the same player on consecutive nights.
- The Detective checks one other living player and learns whether they are Mafia or Town-aligned.
- If the Doctor protects the victim, nobody dies.
- 5
Discuss and vote
- Announce the morning outcome, then discuss.
- Each living player privately votes for someone else; the highest unique total is eliminated, while a tied vote eliminates nobody.
- 6
Check the winner
- Town wins when no Mafia remain.
- Mafia wins when their number is at least equal to all remaining non-Mafia players.
A quick practice round
Before scoring anything, try one short Mafia round. Read the first prompt aloud, make sure everyone understands what to do, and let the group agree on any house rule before continuing.
Keep the group moving
- Give everyone a chance to pass when a prompt is not a fit.
- Keep the shared device moving in one consistent direction.
- Start with a short round, then add more once the group finds its rhythm.
From setup to results
Deal secret roles
Add players and privately reveal Town, Mafia, Detective, and Doctor roles.
Play the night
Pass the device to everyone for private night actions.
Debate, vote & win
Discuss, vote privately, and continue until Town or Mafia wins.
One-device setup and troubleshooting
A phone, tablet, or computer is enough. Keep the device charged, use a readable screen size, and pass it in a consistent direction. If a round is interrupted, use the in-game menu to resume or start a fresh game; do not refresh during a protected handoff.
Quick answers
Does Mafia need a moderator?
No. The app assigns roles, resolves night actions, collects votes, and checks wins.
Are night actions private?
Yes. Every living player receives the device, regardless of role.
Which roles are included?
The core game includes Townspeople, Mafia, one Detective, and one Doctor.
Try another game
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Mix emoji clues, anagrams, song lyrics, and general questions.
Whoโs the Imposter?
Share secret words, spot the outsider, and convince the room before the vote.
Guess the Word
Put the device on your forehead, tilt for each answer, and beat the clock.
Pictionary
Sketch the secret word, get your group guessing, and beat the timer.