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The night citycounts who is awake
Mafia is a game of lies and trust. By day the town votes, by night the mafia hunts. Your only weapons are words, logic, and the ability to read people.
No sign-up needed — one click
What is Mafia?
Mafia is a social deduction game for a group. Every player gets a secret role: some are townsfolk, some are mafia. The mafia know each other; the town does not.
The game alternates between night and day. At night the mafia quietly removes someone while the special roles use their abilities. By day everyone argues and votes the most suspicious player out. Who is lying? Who is telling the truth? Only the conversation will tell.
This is the full classic version of Mafia — 12 roles, voice chat and a rating system. It works the same on phone, tablet and desktop.
How to play
Four steps — your first game starts in two minutes
Sign in
One click with your Google account. No password to invent, no email to confirm.
Pick a room
Join an open room or create your own: you choose the player count (5–20) and which roles are in play. In a hurry? Start against bots right away.
Get your role
When the game starts everyone is dealt a secret role. Only you can see it. If you are mafia, you also see your partners.
Survive night and day
Act on your role at night, argue and vote during the day. The game runs until one side wins.
The game loop
Night
The town sleeps. Special roles wake in turn: the Escort blocks someone, the Lawyer shields a mafioso, the Don and Mafia choose a target, the Detective investigates, the Doctor heals. Each step lasts 20–25 seconds.
Day
What happened during the night is announced. Then the discussion begins — two minutes. Everyone defends themselves and accuses others. Finally a vote: whoever gets the most votes is out.
Winning
The town wins by finding every mafioso. The mafia wins once they equal the townsfolk in number. Neutral roles have their own win conditions.
Roles
Three sides, twelve roles. When you create a room you decide which ones are in play.
Features
Everything a live game needs
Voice chat
Talk out loud, just like Mafia around a table. Audio streams directly between browsers (P2P); hold the button to speak.
No lag
A WebSocket connection keeps votes, messages and phases in sync for everyone. No page refreshing.
Play with bots
Do not feel like waiting for people? Start against bots instantly. A friend can join your game later by username.
Choose your own roles
When creating a room, set how many of each role are in play — or keep the ready-made balanced set.
Rating and stats
Every game affects your rating. Leaderboard, win rate and match history are all kept.
Items
Shield — survives one night. Magnifier — reveals one player’s role. Life — gives you another chance. Topped up for free by the daily bonus.
Private rooms
Create a room for friends only — it never shows up in the public list.
Any device
Phone, tablet or desktop — nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything?+
No, it is completely free. No payments, no subscriptions.
How many players do I need?+
A room holds 5 to 20 players. It is most fun with 8–12. If you are short on people, play with bots.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. It runs in the browser, on phone and desktop alike.
How does voice chat work?+
You allow microphone access and hold a button to speak. Audio travels directly between players and is never stored on the server.
Why is Google the only way to sign in?+
It keeps out fake accounts and bots, so games stay fair. It also means no password to invent or remember.
How long does a game take?+
Usually 15–30 minutes. Day discussion is 2 minutes; night steps are 20–25 seconds each.
Can I play privately with friends?+
Yes — create a private room and it will not appear in the public list.
Can others see my role?+
No. Your role is sent only to you. The mafia only see their own partners.
Articles about Mafia
How to win, how to spot a liar, how to set up roles — guides written from experience.
How to Win at Mafia: a Strategy Guide for Every Role
How to win the Mafia party game: practical tips for townspeople, the commissioner, the doctor and the mafia, plus the most common mistakes.
Playing Mafia Online with Friends: Rooms, Invite Links and Voice Chat
Play Mafia with friends in the browser: how many players, private rooms, invite links, voice chat and role setup. No install, works on phones.
The History of the Mafia Game: from a 1986 University Classroom to Online Platforms
The Mafia party game was invented in 1986 by Dimitry Davidoff at Moscow State University. How it spread, the Werewolf variant, sport mafia and the online era.
How to Spot a Liar in Mafia: 10 Reliable Tells
How to tell who is lying in the Mafia game: voting patterns, silence, over-defending and 10 tells in total. For online play and live groups.
The city is waiting
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