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This forum game isn't as labour- and time-intensive as some may have lead you to believe. It's like playing Scrabble, or Clue. I don't even take notes.
1. It's really not that time-intensive. It just involves commitment and not giving up. I play almost entirely from my phone in my idle time. People are also patient and understanding. There are only basics to master in this game.
2. It's a very rewarding, highly educational, experience. You'll get hard lessons in logic and persuasion as your seemingly well-built arguments fall completely flat while someone's witty quips make them the belle of the ball. Learn why your arguments actually suck.
3. You are forced to make online frenemies, whether you like it or not. I go from loving to hating every one in this community on a monthly basis. When you are removed from a game, you have the option to join a group of spectators who will cheer or boo the remaining players on. You'll get to know everyone here if you put in even the slightest effort. I've spent my mafia time here insulting and berating everyone, yet I've grown fond of everyone here and cheer them on from the sidelines.
4. You can put all that intuition you think you have to test. You think you can tell when you are being lied to? Let's find out. It can actually be really hard to tell if someone is lying to you out of harm or because they're looking out for you. It's a gafia tradition to kill the doctor (one of the most common helpful roles) on the first day. See if you can be the one to prevent the doctor's inevitable demise, or maybe you'll be the doctor and see if you can go undetected.
5. It's a lot of fun. Having a hunch, following through on it, and finding out you were right is extremely addicting. Or being mafia and pulling off gambits can be some of the most hilarious stuff, win or lose.
If you have routine down time, mafia is one of the best ways to fill it.
