How to play Mafia
Mafia turns one phone into the moderator for your table. Secret roles, night phases and reveals stay organized while the group makes the decisions.
Players4–20
Typical round25 min
Free to play✓
How to play: Mafia
- Goal: Mafia players know each other and remove people at night. Citizens do not know roles and try to find the mafia during the day.
- Turn: First, everyone checks their role on the phone. At night, the app wakes roles in order and players choose targets by holding a player. During the day, discuss and vote to exile one player or nobody.
- No: Do not show your role, look at another player’s screen, or reveal night actions before morning. Eliminated players stop arguing and voting.
- Win: Citizens win when no mafia remain. Mafia wins when they are at least as many as the others. Maniac, if enabled, plays alone.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play Mafia?
Mafia works for groups of 4–20; the exact group size depends on the mode you choose.
Can we play Mafia on one phone?
Yes. Players pass one phone around the table while the app keeps roles, words and prompts private.
Do we need a host, registration or a subscription?
No. Mafia is free to play in the browser without registration, a host or a subscription.