Official game framework
Author: Vitaly - mr. Koteo (Brisbane Mafia Club)
In Part I you saw what Mafia feels like from the table: roles, cycles, emotions, and a simple example game. "Official game framework" goes under the surface and shows you the engine that makes all of that work: the official FIIM rules and how real clubs (like Brisbane Mafia Club) adapt them in practice.
This is where we connect:
the international standard (FIIM),
a simplified “must-know” version for beginners,
and local house rules you will actually meet at the club.
By the end of this part, you will:
Know what FIIM is and why its rulebook matters so much
Understand how to read FIIM rules without getting lost in legal language
Learn which rules you must know now, and which can safely wait
Have a small glossary and a practical “don’t-get-a-warning” checklist
See how Brisbane Mafia Club adjusts FIIM rules for language, newbies, and 8–9 player games
Clearly separate official rules, local variations, tournament games, and casual/non-rating nights
Chapters in "Official game framework"
What FIIM is (the “FIDE of Mafia”), what the official rulebook does, where to find it, and how to read it without panicking. This chapter also walks through the most common misunderstandings — Night 1 checks, voting ties, misfires, disqualifications, the famous “three-player raise at nine players,” and more — so you don’t inherit other people’s bad habits.
The rulebook, compressed into beginner language. You’ll see:
what you must know before sitting at a FIIM table,
what can be learned later,
a quick terminology glossary, and
a practical safety checklist for avoiding warnings, fouls, and technical losses. Think of this as your “driver’s license theory test” for Mafia: enough structure to play correctly and confidently.
FIIM gives us the universal standard; real clubs live in the real world. This chapter explains why and how rules are adjusted locally: English-language adaptation, Brisbane Mafia Club’s specific tweaks (8–9 player formats, newbie protections, split votes on Day 1, first-game no-recording), and the difference between casual, tournament, and non-rating games. You’ll learn how to enjoy flexible local games without losing compatibility with the global FIIM standard.
Once you finish this Part, “official rules” will stop feeling mysterious. You’ll understand what absolutely cannot be changed, what sometimes is adjusted, and how to stay safe, fair, and confident at any FIIM-style table.
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