On **Wednesdays** at The Islingword Inn we socialise and play the social deduction game of **Mafia**! *This is a casual and social beginner-friendly event, we'll explain everything you need to know. Prior knowledge or experience is not required. Come early at 18:00 to hear the explanation of the rules.* ***What is Mafia?*** Mafia, which the TV Show Traitors is based upon, is a fun social game. You'll get a secret role and work with your team to win. Each game takes around 40 minutes, so we play multiple rounds. The goal of the Mafia is to eliminate the Citizens. The Citizens try to find the Mafia. **How Does the Game Work?** The game has two phases: Night and Day. During the Day, everyone say who they think the Mafia are, then vote to eliminate someone. During the Night, the Mafia eliminates an innocent Citizen. The game continues until either the Mafia Team is eliminated or the Mafia outnumbers (or equals to) the Citizens. *But you don't need to remember all of this; the best way to learn this game is to play it!* ***Why Mafia?*** This game is played all over the world. People from over 50 countries and over 15,000 players take part regularly worldwide. Mafia is gaining popularity, with clubs and tournaments happening constantly. It's a fair game since each player can talk and contribute equally. Regardless of your role, you can help your team win. You can get better and improve your deduction skills with practice, just like in sports. There's even an international ranking system, like in chess or tennis. Mafia mixes logic, intuition, and emotional intelligence, so it's really unique. You can read guides, try new strategies, and watch championships. A friendly global Mafia community is always ready to help new players. **We now host regular beginner events, tournaments and online games with players from across the globe. We also have trips abroad to play with other Mafia clubs overseas!** Whether you're a fan of secret identity & hidden roles games, or new to the i

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