Guides

Here you can find guides on just about everything! You can find guides on how to play, and how to host. You can find broad guides as how to play as scum and how to play as town, and you can also find more specific guides such as strategies and reads. 

WORKSHOP ARCHIVE

Occasionally, the Mafia room will host workshops offering advice on different aspects of the game. These can be standalone events, or smaller sessions that accompany larger events.  Below is a list of previously hosted workshops:

(NOTE: Some information may be out of date, depending on when the workshop occurred)

• Basic Strategy
  An introduction to some of the game's most fundamental strategies. The first in a four-part workshop series by TheWhoDoctor. 

• Basic Scumhunting
  Covers some of the foundations of finding (and eliminating) scum. The second installment in TheWhoDoctor's workshop series. Presented by TWD.

• In-Depth Strategy
  A closer look at best practice for town and scum alike, geared toward intermediate level players. The third installment in TheWhoDoctor's workshop series. Presented by VeryPinkPancakes.

• Theme-Specific Strategy
  Handy advice for playing some of PS!Mafia's staple themes: Eternal Sun, Lighthouse (OC only), Classic, ModExe, and Greater Idea. The last in TheWhoDoctor's workshop series. Presented by fairyjigglypuff, Gligarbro, Hannahh, and TWD.
  
  

• PS!Mafia Video Workshop
  A video reviewing some of the basics of mafia. Presented by Hobbes2.

• Hosting Workshop
  An overview of some of the basic aspects of hosting a game. Presented by Snaquaza.

• Mafia 1101: Becoming a better player
  A comprehensive presentation on stepping up your game. Presented by bluegummybear.
  
  

• Setup Design: Open Setups
  A beginner's guide to creating an OS. The first installment in a series of workshops on setup design, coinciding with the Create-a-Theme Contest. Presented by ClaireC.
  
  

• Setup Design: Semi-Open Setups
  Some beginner's tips for building a semi-OS. The second installment in the Create-a-Theme workshop series. Presented by Schiavetto.
  
  

• Setup Design: Closed Setups
  Covers the basics of making a CS. The final installment in the Create-a-Theme workshop series. Presented by Schiavetto.

• Townplay Workshop
  An overview of the basics of mafia, with an introduction to useful strategies for town players. Hosted as part of a Spring Workshop series. Presented by ZestOfLife.

• Scumplay Workshop
  An overview of common tactics used by scum when playing as a group faction. Hosted as part of a Spring Workshop series. Presented by Gimmick.

• Solo Scumplay Workshop
  An overview of basic gameplay as solo scum. Hosted as part of a Spring Workshop series. Presented by Schiavetto.

• Hosting Workshop
  An overview of basic hosting aspects. Hosted as part of the 10 Year Mafia Room Workshop series. Presented by Micromorphic & Alexander489.