Mafia: cards for iPhone

App summary

Mafia: Cards is a social party app built for iPhone that helps groups play the classic Mafia game using a single device. It simplifies role assignment, teaches the rules, and manages the flow so you and your friends can jump straight into the action, whether your gathering is small or large.

Highlights and perks

• One-device multiplayer: everyone takes part using a single iPhone, eliminating the need for extra hardware.
• Clear on-screen guidance so newcomers quickly learn how the game works.
• Custom session setup that lets you choose exactly which characters will appear in each round.
• Free to download and play, lowering the barrier for casual get-togethers.

How setup and play work

Choose the roster of characters before starting a round, then let the app deal roles discreetly to each participant. The interface walks players through night and day phases, prompting the necessary actions (investigations, eliminations, discussions) so the moderator role isn’t required. This keeps the game moving smoothly and preserves the secrecy that makes Mafia exciting.

Role choices

• Detective / Investigator — gathers information about other players.
• Townspeople / Civilians — ordinary players trying to deduce who the deceivers are.
• Mafia / Deceivers — the secret antagonists working together to eliminate others.
  You can mix and match counts of each role to create different difficulty levels and playstyles.

Price and accessibility

The app is available at no cost on the App Store. Its straightforward layout and tutorials make it suitable for new and experienced players alike, and it supports groups of virtually any size as long as everyone can access the one device being used.

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