How to play Mafia (Werewolf)
- Hand out secret role slips. The teacher is the narrator.
- Night: everyone closes their eyes. The mafia opens their eyes and silently picks a target. The doctor picks someone to save; the detective points at someone and learns if they are mafia.
- Day: everyone opens their eyes. The narrator reveals who was "eliminated" (unless saved).
- The town discusses and votes on who they think is mafia. That player is out and reveals their role.
- The town wins by removing all mafia; the mafia wins if they equal the town.
Variations
- Werewolf version: same rules with a village and werewolves.
- ESL: require full sentences when accusing ("I think ___ is the mafia because...").
π‘ Teacher tips
- Keep eliminations silly ("tickled by a squirrel") so the game stays school-friendly.