Character Guide
Mafia Game Roles List.
Whether you are a cunning member of the syndicate or an innocent townsperson, understanding the characters is the key to survival.
The Mafia
Alignment: Syndicate • Action: Eliminate
The titular antagonists of the game. The Mafia represents the "informed minority." They know exactly who their teammates are. Their goal is to outnumber the Civilians by secretly eliminating one person each night phase, and lying their way through the day phase to avoid being voted out.
Pro Strategy
Coordinate your alibis with your fellow Mafia members during the night phase. During the day, act naturally and do not defend your teammates too aggressively, or you will cast suspicion on the whole group.
The Civilian
Alignment: Town • Action: Sleep
The Civilians (or Townspeople) are the "uninformed majority." They do not know anyone's true identity, including other Civilians. Their only weapon is their logic and their vote during the day phase. Their goal is to successfully identify and vote out all Mafia members.
Pro Strategy
Pay close attention to voting patterns. People who quickly jump on a bandwagon to vote someone out are often Mafia members trying to blend in. Speak up, ask questions, and force quiet players to talk.
The Doctor
Alignment: Town • Action: Protect
The Doctor is a vital power role for the town. During the night phase, they wake up and choose one person to save. If the Mafia chooses to eliminate that same person, the target survives the night.
Pro Strategy
Keep your identity a secret for as long as possible. If the Mafia figures out you are the Doctor, you will be their very next target. Try to predict who the Mafia views as the biggest threat to their team and protect them.
The Detective
Alignment: Town • Action: Investigate
The Detective is the town's information gatherer. Each night, they wake up and choose one player to investigate. They will discover if that player is part of the Mafia syndicate or an innocent Civilian.
Pro Strategy
You have the most powerful information in the game, but revealing yourself too early guarantees the Mafia will eliminate you at night. Breadcrumb your clues during the day phase to guide the town's vote without explicitly outing yourself.