The game begins with the Mafia phase, when the Mafia (and optionally the Vigilante) perform their kill(s).

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After the Mafia have acted, the night transitions to the police/doctor phase.

 

When the police and doctor have used their abilities, the morning comes and any deaths are announced.

 

There is some time for discussion, and then all players may nominate each  other for lynching.

 

Each player seconded may defend himself, and then all  players vote on each lynch candidate.

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A majority is required to kill; note  that this refers to the majority of players in the game, not the majority of players who voted. 

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The game ends when one side eliminates (or nearly eliminates) the other(s).