Trust No One. Suspect Everyone.

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🎯 Objective

Secret Syndicates is a social deduction game where players are secretly assigned roles. The Syndicate members work in the shadows to eliminate innocent citizens, while the Town (everyone else) must identify and vote out the Syndicate before it's too late.

👥 Roles

🔴 Syndicate Member

Team: Syndicate

You are part of the secret criminal organization. Your goal is to eliminate all innocent citizens without being discovered.

  • Vote each night to select a target to eliminate
  • Then vote for which Syndicate member will be the assassin to carry out the hit
  • Know the identity of your fellow Syndicate members
  • Blend in during the day and mislead investigations

Win: Eliminate enough players until Syndicate equals or outnumbers the Town

🔵 Detective

Team: Town

You are a skilled investigator working to expose the Syndicate. Use your abilities wisely to uncover the truth.

  • If an Eye Witness is in the game, receive a secret keyword each round to communicate with them
  • Share your findings during day discussions
  • Lead the town to vote out Syndicate members

Win: Eliminate all Syndicate members

🔵 Innocent Bystander

Team: Town

You are an ordinary citizen caught in the crossfire. Stay vigilant and help identify the Syndicate through observation and deduction.

  • Vote during the day to eliminate suspected Syndicate members
  • Observe player behavior and discussions
  • Form alliances with other players

Win: Survive and help eliminate all Syndicate members

🟡 Eye Witness Optional

Team: Town

You witnessed a crime and caught a glimpse of the underworld. Each round, you learn who carried out the assassination.

  • After each murder, learn the assassin's identity
  • Receive a secret keyword from the Detective to help you communicate
  • Use the keyword to signal suspicion about the assassin during discussion
  • Vote during the day like other citizens

Win: Survive and help eliminate all Syndicate members

🟡 Body Guard Optional

Team: Town

You are a professional protector. Each night, you can choose one player to shield from harm.

  • Protect one player each night from elimination
  • Cannot protect yourself
  • Cannot protect the same player two nights in a row

Win: Survive and help eliminate all Syndicate members

🎮 Game Phases

Phase 1: Night Phase

The city sleeps, but evil never rests...

  • Syndicate: First vote to select a target to eliminate, then vote for which Syndicate member will be the assassin
  • Body Guard: Choose a player to protect (if enabled)
  • Detective: Receives their secret keyword for the round
  • Others: Wait for the night to pass

Phase 2: Murder Discovery

The morning brings grim news...

  • A murder story reveals who was assassinated (or saved by the Body Guard)
  • Eye Witness: Learns the assassin's identity and receives the secret keyword
  • Detective: Has their keyword to communicate with the Eye Witness
  • All players prepare for discussion

Phase 3: Trial Phase (Discussion & Deliberation)

The town gathers to discuss the crime and deliberate...

  • Players discuss who they suspect
  • Share information (or spread misinformation!)
  • The Eye Witness may try to signal the Detective using the secret keyword
  • Syndicate members should deflect suspicion
  • Mark yourself as "Done" when ready to proceed to voting

Phase 4: Accusation Vote

Time to point fingers...

  • Each player votes for who they think is a Syndicate member
  • The player with the most votes goes on trial in the Verdict Phase
  • If there's a tie, a random player from the tied votes is selected

Phase 5: Verdict Phase

The accused faces final judgment...

  • Players vote Guilty or Not Guilty on the accused player
  • Guilty (majority): Player is eliminated
  • Not Guilty (majority): Player survives and the game continues to the next round
  • Tie: Player survives
  • All roles remain hidden until the game ends
  • After the verdict, a new round begins with another Night Phase

🏆 Victory Conditions

Syndicate Wins

When the number of living Syndicate members equals or exceeds the number of living Town members.

Town Wins

When all Syndicate members have been eliminated.

📋 Game Setup

  • Minimum Players: 5
  • Syndicate Count: 1 per 3 players (rounded down)
  • Detective Count: 1 per 4 players (rounded down)
  • Optional Roles: Eye Witness and Body Guard can be enabled by the host
  • Remaining Players: Become Innocent Bystanders

💡 Tips for Playing

As Town

  • Pay attention to who defends whom
  • Watch for inconsistent stories
  • Don't reveal your role too early
  • Trust your instincts but verify with evidence

As Syndicate

  • Blend in with the Town
  • Don't always defend your teammates
  • Create reasonable doubt
  • Coordinate your votes subtly

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