Escape From Sockville Penitentiary
14+ players
GAME TYPE: Light Game
"What's a Light Game?" - A light game is a game that implements a restriction on the number of posts a player can make per phase.
"Why play a Light Game?" - Mafia is a fun game to play, but some people are too busy for a lot of the games that take place at the Syndicate or elsewhere online. Trying to participate in a game like this when you're unable to is not fun. This game is intended as a reprieve for the people who want to play mafia but don't always have the time for it. If that's you, I hope you'll give this game a chance!
Or maybe you just want to try something new. That's fine too.
"So how much can we post?" - For this game we'll be operating with a 45 posts-per-phase limit. That number is not set in stone if there are any objections; I've never hosted a game like this and don't know how that number will look in practice. Unless otherwise stated, players must not exceed 45 posts per game phase.
Note that the purpose of this posting cap is not to restrict or prohibit conversation in any way; it is only meant to keep the game from becoming overwhelming.
"Is there anything else that's unique about this game?" - Nope! Besides the post limit, this is a totally normal game of mafia. Well... normal to the extent that any game of mafia is "normal", anyway. Specific rules and details can be found below!
The Game
In the maximum security wing of Sockville Penitentiary there's a group of restless inmates that have had enough with the Warden's tyrannical control over their lives on here. Are they reformed? Well, what does that word even mean anyway? They'll be the first to tell you that words like that lose all meaning on the inside. All they know is this ain't the life they want, and if they can get out they'll be sure as hell to keep as much distance between themselves and any prison cell as they possibly can. That's for damn sure.
Word of a breakout conspiracy has made it back to the Warden and his staff -- you didn't think the warden would let those degenerates run free without eyes and ears on the ground, did you? If there's one thing the Warden can't tolerate it's a bruise to his ego. He has made it his personal goal to root out and snuff the breakout attempt before anyone slip through his grasp. The only problem is he's got no clue who's involved, who the ringleaders are, or what the plan is. Can he crack down before the inmates escape, or will they achieve their hard earned freedom after all?
Word of a breakout conspiracy has made it back to the Warden and his staff -- you didn't think the warden would let those degenerates run free without eyes and ears on the ground, did you? If there's one thing the Warden can't tolerate it's a bruise to his ego. He has made it his personal goal to root out and snuff the breakout attempt before anyone slip through his grasp. The only problem is he's got no clue who's involved, who the ringleaders are, or what the plan is. Can he crack down before the inmates escape, or will they achieve their hard earned freedom after all?
Roles
The roles listed below would comprise the minimum-size setup for this game. This is what a game would look like if it is to run at 14 players. I am able to accommodate more players with additional roles if we exceed 14 signups.
Inmates (Town) (11+):
- Eagle Eyes Phil* - Former head of security for one of the largest gangs in the metropolitan area, Phil knows how to spot a rat. On odd nights, he can check a player's alignment.
- Danny Tightpants* - No one's brave enough to ask Daniel how he got his nickname, and frankly no one wants to know. All they need to know is that he's on their side; and he feels the same about them. On even nights, he can check a player's alignment.
- Sammy the Lookout - Sammy's always known how to track his targets without leaving a trace, and things are no different on the inside. Three times during the game at night, Sammy can track a player to find out who, if anyone, they targeted that night.
- Jimmy Hot Fingers - ]If you need something done, Jimmy Hot Fingers is the man for you. No one knows quite what he's up to, but you better believe he's up to something. Three times during the game at night Jimmy can watch a player to learn who, if anyone, they targeted that night.
- Peepin' Tom -Poor Tom couldn't resist living up to his namesake, and those old habits have landed him in Sockville. But he's not without his uses on the inside! Three times during the game, Tom can target a player to learn what actions were performed on them, but not who performed those actions.
- Charlie Hustle - Every gang needs a wildcard! It helps to thwart the Warden's plans if not even the rest of the breakout crew knows for sure what's going on, and that's where Charlie comes into play. Twice during the game, Charlie can target two players, redirecting all night actions from one target to the other and vice versa.
- Lonnie the Conman - Lonnie's the best conman in the game, to the extent that most folks just assume he got himself locked up on purpose. But now he's trying to help spring his fellow inmates, and he does so with his trademark deft touch. Each day, Lonnie can distract the guards, freeing up one other player to exceed the standard 45-post limit for the phase. *secrets*
- Prison Mike - Mike's not cut out for prison. He thought it would be a step up from his demeaning 9-5 office job, but boy was he wrong. His only solace is the friend he made in his cellmate, Danny Peanuts. Mike shares BTSC with Danny throughout the game.
- Danny Peanuts - Danny's a good guy at heart. He knows he's made mistakes, but he thinks he's ready to start a new life on the outside. He's included his cellmate Mike in the breakout scheme out of pity, but all he can really do is make sure Mike doesn't crack and squeal to the Warden. Danny shares BTSC with Prsion Mike throughout the game.
- Seamus Fitzroy - The ringleader of the whole operation, and the man with all the connections. Three times during the game, Seamus can have a player of his choice transferred to the infirmary for a night, protecting them from fatal night actions. In addition, *secrets*
- Hairpin Pete - Pete's a bit of a loose trigger, but everyone was too afraid to exclude him from the plot once he found out about it. Pete's liable to fly off the handle at any moment, though. Once during the game, he can nightkill a player of his choice.
Prison Guard (Mafia) (3+):
- Snitching Richie - The Warden's man on the inside. Richie reports back to the Warden with any information he can glean from his fellow inmates. Twice during the game, he can perform an undetectable game at the Warden's behest. Alternatively, he can forego one of these untraceable kills to learn a specific player's role.
- Sgt. Harrison - The Warden's second in command and head of the prison guard, no one power trips quite like Sgt. Harrison. Once during the game, Harrison can show his power by taking out a player regardless of any protective actions which might be used on them that night.
- Warden Golden - Let no one forget that Sockville Penitentiary is Warden Golden's domain. The inmates may think they run this place, but they're dead wrong. Once during the game, the Warden can dispose of a player without a trace. No role will be displayed upon this player's death. In addition, *secrets*
That’s the whole idea. So if there’s anyone else out there who’s been too busy to play recently, this game’s (maybe) for them.
Thanks to all of you who've signed up so far. Signups remains open and I encourage anybody else who's interested to join us in the penitentiary. We have plenty of open cells. 
