6 player setup
How to play Mafia with 6 players
The balanced 6-player Mafia setup is 1 Mafia, 1 Doctor, 1 Detective, and 3 Villagers. It's ideal for a small group with players new to Mafia and takes about 12–18 minutes per round.
12–18 min 6 roles total
Recommended role distribution
| Role | Count | Share of table |
|---|---|---|
| Mafia | 1 | 17% |
| Doctor | 1 | 17% |
| Detective | 1 | 17% |
| Villagers | 3 | 50% |
Hosting notes
Six is the smallest balanced setup with breathing room. Beginners learn the rhythm here before scaling up.
6-player tips
- Encourage the Detective to share gentle hints rather than full reveals.
- Doctor should self-protect at least once in the game.
- Run a short tutorial round before scoring matters.
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