Social Deduction Weekend (21–22 March 2026)
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Join us for a free, beginner-friendly Social Deduction Weekend at the University of Sussex!
If you’ve ever watched The Traitors and thought, 'I want to play that', this is your chance.
On 21-22 March, we will play Mafia and other social deduction games with hidden roles, bluffing and teamwork.
No experience needed, we’ll teach everything on the day.
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### Venue
University of Sussex, Falmer House (Rooms 1–5)
Sportcentre Rd, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QF
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### What will we play?
- Social deduction games with secret roles
- Beginner-friendly tables available every session
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### Time slots (limited spaces)
Sessions run across 21-22 March 14:00-20:00, so select your time slot(s) in advance here:
[https://bit.ly/DeductionWeekend](https://forms.gle/tik8wrA6xywEo5R66)
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### Registration
Everyone attending MUST fill in the Google Form.
This is how we reserve your seat, assign tables, and contact you with updates
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### Snacks and Drinks
- Light snacks and drinks provided
- Bar on site for additional food & alcohol
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## Beginner-friendly
Everything is explained clearly at the start, and experienced players help guide new players through their first games.
No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Just come along and give it a try.
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## Why play Mafia?
Mafia is played worldwide, with thousands of regular players and international events.
What makes it appealing:
• Everyone can talk and contribute equally
• Success depends on reasoning, communication, and reading people
• You improve with practice, much like a sport
• There is even an international ranking system, similar to chess or tennis
Mafia combines logic, intuition, and social skills in a way that few games do. There is also a welcoming global community, with plenty of advice and support for new players.
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## Join us
We run regular beginner events, tournaments, and online games, and occasionally travel abroad to play with other Mafia clubs.
Whether you enjoy hidden role games or are just curious to try something new, you are very welcome to join us. Many strong players started with no prior experience.
If you have any questions, feel free to message us.
- Tips & Resources about the game: https://bit.ly/EMF-TIPS
- Watch games here: www.youtube.com/@MafiaWorldCup/streams
- Brighton Mafia Club Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightonMafia
- UK Mafia Club YouTube www.youtube.com/@UKMafiaClub
- UK Mafia Club Telegram Channel https://t.me/UK_MAFIA_CLUB