Mafia Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Mafia Drinking is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 7-20 players that takes about 30-60 min with a medium difficulty level.

Mafia with drinking consequences

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Designate narrator. Assign roles secretly.

How to Play Mafia Drinking

1. Assign roles: Mafia, Doctor, Detective, Villagers
2. Night: Eyes closed, Mafia kills, Doctor saves, Detective investigates
3. Day: Debate and vote to eliminate someone
4. Killed at night = drink
5. Voted out = drink
6. Wrong accusation = accuser drinks
7. Mafia wins by equaling villagers
8. Villagers win by eliminating all Mafia

Tips & Strategies

Watch body language during night. Quiet players are suspicious.

Variations

Drunk Mafia: Victims finish drink. Instant Death: Wrong accusations eliminate accuser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mafia members?

Usually 1/4 of total players rounded down.

Can I talk when dead?

No! Dead players must stay silent.

Players: 7-20 | Duration: 30-60 min | Difficulty: medium

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