8 player setup
How to play Mafia with 8 players
The balanced 8-player Mafia setup is 2 Mafia, 1 Doctor, 1 Detective, and 4 Villagers. It's ideal for a casual house party or office event and takes about 18–25 minutes per round.
18–25 min 8 roles total
Recommended role distribution
| Role | Count | Share of table |
|---|---|---|
| Mafia | 2 | 25% |
| Doctor | 1 | 13% |
| Detective | 1 | 13% |
| Villagers | 4 | 50% |
Hosting notes
Eight is the sweet spot for office and party play. Long enough to bluff, short enough to play multiple rounds in an evening.
8-player tips
- With four Villagers, encourage quiet players to speak so the Mafia can't hide.
- Run a no-reveal variant after the first round to spice things up.
- Use voice-only for the night phase if remote — fewer leaks.
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