UoR PakSoc Mafia x Games Night

UoR PakSoc are hosting a Mafia x Games Night at the Palmer Building on Monday 9 November, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It's a night built around strategy and deception games, with the social deduction game Mafia taking centre stage, alongside board game classics like UNO.

If you've never played Mafia, it's a game of hidden roles and bluffing. A small group of players act as the Mafia, working together in secret to eliminate the other players, while the rest of the group—the townspeople—have to figure out who the imposters are before they're all gone. The whole thing revolves around accusations, voting, and trying to spot a lie, so it's as much about reading people as it is about the rules. UNO sits alongside it for something a bit more straightforward, so there's a mix of high-stakes bluffing and familiar board games to jump between.

PakSoc describe it as a night of betrayal, accusations, laughter and friendly competition, and they're inviting anyone to bring their competitive spirit and their best poker face. You don't need any experience to join in, and you'll be playing with a mix of people, so it's an easy one to turn up to even if you're coming on your own. Free pizza and soft drinks are provided for everyone, which is a nice touch for a Monday evening.

It all goes down in Room 104 of the Palmer Building on Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW. Entry is free, and you can grab your tickets through Eventbrite. If you want to keep an eye on updates, they're on X and Instagram at @uorpaksociety.