# Betrayal - Social Deduction Party Game > Betrayal is a free social deduction party game app for 4-20 players. Players are secretly assigned hidden roles (Allies or Shadows) and must use deception, discussion, and voting to win. Similar to Werewolf, Mafia, and The Traitors TV show, but on your phone. Available free on iOS. ## Overview Betrayal is a social deduction hidden role party game for 4-20 players. Hidden among your group are Shadows trying to eliminate everyone else. Can you identify them before it's too late? Players are secretly assigned roles: Allies (good) or Shadows (evil). Allies must work together to identify and banish the Shadows through voting. Shadows know each other and secretly eliminate or recruit Allies at night. No account creation is required. Just create a room to get a simple 3-word code, share it with friends, and they can join instantly. No emails, no passwords, no hassle. ## Teams & Roles ### Allies - The majority of players - Don't know who anyone else is - Goal: Identify and banish all Shadows through voting ### Shadows - 1-4 players depending on group size (1 Shadow per ~7 players) - Know who each other are from the start - Goal: Eliminate all Allies through kills and banishments ## Game Phases The game cycles through these phases: ### 1. Role Reveal Each player secretly views their role. Shadows see who their fellow Shadows are. Allies see nothing about other players. ### 2. Day Phase Open discussion among all living players. Accuse, defend, form alliances, or stay quiet. The host triggers voting when ready. ### 3. Voting All living players vote to banish one player or vote "No Banishment". The player with the most votes is eliminated and their role is revealed. ### 4. Minigames Compete in challenges to earn advantages. Success can reveal clues, provide protection, or give your team an edge. ### 5. Night Phase Allies sleep and wait. Shadows secretly convene and vote on ONE action: Kill (eliminate one Ally) or Recruit (convert one Ally to become a Shadow). ### 6. Night Results The outcome of the night is revealed. If someone was killed, players learn who died. If someone was recruited, they privately learn they are now a Shadow. ## Win Conditions - Allies win when all Shadows are eliminated - Shadows win when all Allies are eliminated ## Player Scaling The number of Shadows scales automatically with group size: - 4-8 players: 1 Shadow - 9-14 players: 2 Shadows - 15-20 players: 3 Shadows - 21+ players: 4 Shadows ## Strategy Tips ### For Allies - Pay attention to who accuses whom and voting patterns - Notice who seems to be coordinating without speaking - Be careful: accusing too aggressively makes you a target - Remember: dead players' roles are revealed, giving you information ### For Shadows - Blend in with the discussion naturally - Consider sacrificing a fellow Shadow to gain trust - Coordinate your night votes: killing is safer, recruiting grows your team - Don't defend each other too obviously ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What type of game is Betrayal? Betrayal is a social deduction party game in the style of Werewolf and Mafia. Players are assigned hidden roles and must use deception, discussion and voting to win. It's the perfect game night app for 4-20 players. ### How many players do I need? Betrayal supports 4-20 players. The game automatically assigns the right number of Shadows based on your group size: 1 Shadow for 4-6 players, 2 for 7-12, 3 for 13-18, and 4 for 19+ players. ### Do I need to create an account? No! Just create a room to get a simple 3-word code. Share it with your friends and they can join instantly. No emails, no passwords, no hassle. ### How long does a game take? A typical game lasts 20-30 minutes in Short Form mode. This makes it perfect for quick rounds at parties or extended game nights with multiple sessions. ### What makes Shadows different from Allies? Shadows know who the other Shadows are from the start, giving them a secret advantage. Allies start knowing nothing and must work together to identify and eliminate all Shadows through discussion and voting. ### What happens during the Night phase? While Allies sleep, Shadows secretly vote to either Kill an Ally (eliminating them) or Recruit one (attempting to convert them to the Shadow team). The recruited player can accept or refuse the offer. ### Is Betrayal like The Traitors TV show? Yes! Betrayal captures the same tension as The Traitors TV show. Like The Traitors, players are secretly divided into two teams: the trustworthy (Allies/Faithfuls) and the deceptive (Shadows/Traitors). Shadows secretly eliminate Allies at night while trying to avoid detection during the day. If you love The Traitors, Betrayal lets you play a similar experience with your friends on your phone. ## Quick Reference 1. Get assigned a role (Ally or Shadow) 2. Day: Discuss and debate who might be a Shadow 3. Vote: Banish someone or vote "No Banishment" 4. Minigames: Compete for advantages 5. Night: Shadows secretly kill or recruit 6. Repeat until one team wins ## Links - Website: https://getbetrayal.app - How to Play: https://getbetrayal.app/how-to-play - iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/betrayal/id6756940810 - Android Beta Signup: https://getbetrayal.app/android-beta - Privacy Policy: https://getbetrayal.app/privacy