Question 1

What is Mafia SO?

Accepted Answer

Mafia SO is a social deduction app with real-time voice rooms, private messaging, communities, and classic Mafia-style gameplay.

Question 2

Is Mafia SO free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can download and join public rooms for free. Optional in-app purchases may be offered later.

Question 3

Which platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

Mafia SO is available on iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Desktop is coming soon.

Question 4

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Download the official app and follow the sign-up flow. You can set a username after your account is created.

Question 5

Can I change my username?

Accepted Answer

Username availability and change rules are shown in the app profile settings. Choose carefully — popular names go quickly.

Question 6

I cannot sign in. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Confirm you are using the official app, check your network, then use the in-app recovery options. Contact Support if access is still blocked.

Question 7

How does a Mafia game work?

Accepted Answer

Players receive roles and move through day and night phases: discussion, abilities, and voting until Town or Mafia wins.

Question 8

What roles are available?

Accepted Answer

Matches include classic and expanded roles. Exact pools can change by room settings and game mode.

Question 9

How do teams win?

Accepted Answer

Town typically wins by eliminating Mafia threats. Mafia wins by reaching parity or eliminating opposition, depending on mode rules shown in-room.

Question 10

Do I need a microphone to play?

Accepted Answer

Voice is central to Mafia SO. You can mute yourself, but hearing the room is strongly recommended.

Question 11

Voice audio sounds bad. How can I improve it?

Accepted Answer

Use stable Wi‑Fi or strong mobile data, close bandwidth-heavy apps, and check mute / device permission settings.

Question 12

How do I mute players or myself?

Accepted Answer

Use in-room voice controls for self-mute. Room hosts and moderators may also moderate disruptive players.

Question 13

What are public rooms?

Accepted Answer

Public rooms are discoverable tables you can join quickly to meet players and start a match.

Question 14

How do private rooms work?

Accepted Answer

Create a private room for friends only, then invite them with a link or by username.

Question 15

How do invite links work?

Accepted Answer

Share the room invite link from the app. Recipients with Mafia SO installed can join directly; others are guided to download.

Question 16

What are channels?

Accepted Answer

Channels broadcast announcements and updates to followers. Use them for communities, organizers, and creators.

Question 17

Who can moderate a community?

Accepted Answer

Owners can assign moderators with tools for announcements, member management, and safety controls.

Question 18

How do I join a community?

Accepted Answer

Open a community or channel link, or discover communities in the app and follow or join as prompted.

Question 19

Does Mafia SO charge to download?

Accepted Answer

No. The official app download from App Store and Google Play is free.

Question 20

How do refunds work?

Accepted Answer

Purchases are handled by Apple or Google. Use their store refund flows for eligible transactions.

Question 21

Where do I manage subscriptions or purchases?

Accepted Answer

Manage billing in your Apple ID or Google Play account settings tied to the device that purchased the item.

Question 22

What data does Mafia SO collect?

Accepted Answer

We collect what is needed to run the product — account, gameplay, and safety signals. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Question 23

How can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Account deletion options are available in app settings (where supported). Contact Support if you need help completing deletion.

Question 24

Are private messages secure?

Accepted Answer

Connections use modern encryption in transit. Treat chats as private and report abuse from in-app tools.

Question 25

What are the minimum requirements?

Accepted Answer

iOS 15+ or Android 8+, about 120 MB free storage, and a stable network for voice rooms. See the Download page for details.

Question 26

Can I play offline?

Accepted Answer

Mafia SO needs a network connection for live rooms, messaging, and match sync. Offline play is not supported.

Question 27

How do I update the app?

Accepted Answer

Update from the App Store or Google Play. Keep auto-update enabled so you receive fixes and new features.

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