# MAFIA: The Game - Ideal for Beginners \[Game in Progress\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [July 14, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099 "2015-07-14T00:45:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 48
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/941 "2015-08-03T19:08:18Z")
Crap. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/942 "2015-08-03T19:32:30Z")
Well, shit. ---
**Author:** ![JSexton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/943 "2015-08-03T19:42:53Z")
Dibs on the hedgehog, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/944 "2015-08-03T20:05:31Z")
I’ve got an excellent recipe for goulash if are willing the share! ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/945 "2015-08-03T20:35:20Z")
Hedgehog goulash? ---
**Author:** ![Sario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sario/32/18580_2.png) [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/946 "2015-08-03T20:38:56Z")
> [@Nonsuch](#): > > Hedgehog goulash? Pokey pork? ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/947 "2015-08-03T20:41:11Z")
> [@Nonsuch](#): > > Hedgehog goulash? No need for toothpicks afterwards. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/948 "2015-08-03T23:51:24Z")
Blerg. At least the hotel room is decent… ---
**Author:** ![sangfroid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e0b2c6/32.png) [@sangfroid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sangfroid)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/949 "2015-08-03T23:56:17Z")
Dang. Do you plan to start up a game after this one, **Dante** , if no one else is in line? ---
**Author:** ![Dante\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/950 "2015-08-04T00:00:34Z")
(the dead man speaks) Yes, Sangfroid, I was planning on it, if no one is opposed. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/951 "2015-08-04T00:18:32Z")
> [@Dante\_G](#): > > (the dead man speaks) > > Yes, Sangfroid, I was planning on it, if no one is opposed. I’m glad you weren’t put off by your lynch! I’ve played mafia in a few different places and every Internet community treats the game differently. The Dope is perhaps more insular than most, and we are steeped in tradition and crustiness. Mostly crustiness. ---
**Author:** ![Dante\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/952 "2015-08-04T00:21:43Z")
Oh believe me, I noticed the crustiness, but I’m not going to let it break me. Some players can come off as abrasive and harsh towards others, but you know what, it won’t scare me off. (the dead man stops speaking) ---
**Author:** ![Plumpudding](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/953 "2015-08-04T01:15:56Z")
> [@Dante\_G](#): > > (the dead man speaks) > > Yes, Sangfroid, I was planning on it, if no one is opposed. I’m in, if you’re willing to have me. I’ve been quite harsh towards you this game, but I’d love to see what you’re up to. ---
**Author:** ![Plumpudding](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/954 "2015-08-04T01:21:27Z")
> [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > Are there any decent beers in Norway? Admittedly most of my drinking there was in Radisson hotels or on an epic night ferry ride from Kristensund to Floro, where we attempted to drink the ferry dry. The beer was mostly very average , but we were probably drinking the norweigian equivalent of bud. Most on tap is ranging from shitty piss to alright pilsner. But we have gotten a growing community of decent craft-beer breweries, some of them going into business with certain bars in some cities. I think the future looks pretty good, but craft-beer is still quite small scale. Funny thing, I used to date a girl, whose family held the secret recipe for the only decent larger-scale mead in Scandinavia. Incredible stuff! ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/955 "2015-08-04T01:22:14Z")
> [@Thing\_Fish](#): > > I’ll be interested to hear the setlist! What sort of music do you play? You can listen to my last show at WTJU. The show is the “Hep Imp Show.” I currently alternate with a UVA student. My interest is in experimental music. I have been trying to think of wolf/unknown enemy/ town under seige themed works for a set next week. We will see. ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/956 "2015-08-04T14:59:44Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > You can listen to my last show at WTJU. The show is the “Hep Imp Show.” I currently alternate with a UVA student. My interest is in experimental music. I have been trying to think of wolf/unknown enemy/ town under seige themed works for a set next week. We will see. [“Enemy Among Us,” Paper Route](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmqHYIq_ZtQ). One of my favorite songs of 2009. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2015, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/957 "2015-08-05T14:40:00Z")
Is it 2pm yet? Come on, sun. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/958 "2015-08-05T14:59:11Z")
Another 3 hrs to go ---
**Author:** ![TexCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/texcat/32/9041_2.png) [@TexCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TexCat)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/959 "2015-08-05T15:36:22Z")
Can’t anyone make that howling stop? It’s going to drive me mad. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-ideal-for-beginners-game-in-progress/725099/960 "2015-08-05T15:47:52Z")
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