Gameroom Rules and Reference [READ THIS BEFORE PLAYING]

[Askthepizzaguy]

This thread contains the official rules for the Gameroom, but it also contains helpful resources for you. If you have any questions about the Rules or this thread, contact GeneralHankerchief.

Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents (link) - Find whatever you're looking for
2. Gameroom Rules (link) - Read this first!
3. Mafia Glossary (link) - Gameroom terminology
4. Mafia Roles description (link) - Basic roles usually included in games
5. The Legendary "Mafia Rules" (link) - Everything in this list is completely true
6. Hosting Tips (link) - Tips on Design, Balance, Using the editor, Music, Images, Video
7. Past Games Synopsis (link) - The illustrious history of Gameroom gaming. (note: not updated since 2009. I may or may not turn this one into a project. -GH)
8. Frequently Asked Questions (link)
9. Adding a Timer to your Phases (link) - See other hosts have that fancy red real-time clock counting down until the end of the phase? Here's how to get yours.

Other useful threads

Gameroom Statistics (link) - Contains statistics on games and mafia players. Awesome job, Romanic! (note: not updated since 2011)
Mafia Host Queue 6.0 (link) - See the calendar for upcoming games. Also, this is the place to post if you want to host a game.
List of Mafia Players 2.0 (link) - Need players? Wish to be invited? Don't want to be invited? Go here. List starting from scratch as of September 2015. If you haven't put your name on yet, do so!
The current Gameroom policy discussion thread (link) - Have your say in the direction the Gameroom takes next.