Mikuji Prison
A perilous journey to rescue the Shogun
A group of the Shogun's loyalists embark on a perilous mission to rescue him from the Mikuji Prison, following a treacherous coup. Little do they know, Traitors lurk among their ranks, each with their own hidden agendas.
Game Overview
This game is designed for 5 to 10 players, each taking on a secret role with two to three traitors among them. The objective is to eliminate each other through voting, abilities, or event commands, with one group ultimately emerging victorious. Players' characters remain hidden at the start but are revealed when they use their abilities.
Roles
Event Details
Gameplay Mechanics
The game unfolds over multiple rounds, with each round featuring three events: one Meeting, one Reveal, and one Elimination.
- Elimination: Players vote to eliminate one another.
- Reveal: Players uncover hidden information about each other.
- Meeting: Players discuss strategies and form alliances.
Event Selection
Events are chosen based on the number of alive players and the game status (difference between the number of traitors and loyalists). Players are informed of the game status to strategize accordingly.
Event Availability
If no events of a specific type are available for the next round, a random event is chosen.
Starting and Ending Events
- Blood Oath: The game begins with this event, where players introduce themselves and a duel is initiated.
- The Last Samurai: When fewer than three players remain, this event determines the winners.
Joining Players
Event Details
One player takes the lead. Each player speaks for 20 seconds, then the first player speaks again and chooses someone for a duel. The loser of the duel takes charge of the next event.
Event Notes
Show Role
Event Details
One player takes the lead. Each player speaks for 20 seconds, then the first player speaks again and chooses someone for a duel. The loser of the duel takes charge of the next event.
Event Notes
Blood's Oath
Event Details
One player takes the lead. Each player speaks for 20 seconds, then the first player speaks again and chooses someone for a duel. The loser of the duel takes charge of the next event.
Event Notes
The Shadow's Test
Event Details
Choose 2 players (not yourself). If a traitor is among them, it will be announced.
Event Notes
- If the Shadow is chosen, they can reveal a false side to mislead others.
The Third Eye
Event Details
Choose a player to reveal their side. If they are loyal, you are eliminated. If they are a traitor, you stay.
Event Notes
- If the Prime Minister is chosen, they will say they are loyal.
- If the Ronin is chosen and the Prime Minister's role is revealed, you can say you are loyal.
- If the Investigator is the event leader, they must secretly ask the other side and say whatever they want.
- If the Shadow is chosen, they can reveal a false side.
The Iron Maiden
Event Details
Use any ability you have for one minute, then reveal your side or be removed from the game.
Event Notes
- If you are the Prime Minister, you are loyal.
- If the Shadow is interrogated, they can remain silent and avoid revealing their side.
Shinigami
Event Details
Defend yourself. If you get the most votes, you are eliminated. You cannot use your ability in this event.
Event Notes
- The Kunoichi can cancel the event.
- The Onmyodo can use their extra life to survive.
- The Ronin can commit suicide and reveal one player's side before being eliminated.
- The Shadow can use Invisibility to avoid being eliminated.
Deathly Hallows
Event Details
The Samurai must kill one person, and the Geisha must poison one person. No one can save them.
Event Notes
- Attacking or poisoning the Doctor has no effect.
- The Kunoichi can neutralize the ability if targeted.
- The Prime Minister can reveal their true identity instead of being eliminated.
The Samurai's Pact
Event Details
Form two groups with the player on your left. The last player picked must duel someone.
Event Notes
- You are eliminated if The Samurai is the last person to pick.
- The Prime Minister should be the first person elected if shown.
Red Forest
Event Details
If a Shinobi is in the game, they can give a shuriken to someone. The holder kills someone, and no ability can save them. The killed player reveals their side.
Event Notes
- The shuriken holder cannot eliminate the Shinobi with the shuriken.
- The Shadow can use Shadow Strike on the player who gave them the shuriken.
The Spider's Web
Event Details
Form temporary alliances. Vote to eliminate one player. The player with the most votes is eliminated.
Event Notes
- The Ronin can reveal one player's side before elimination.
- The Investigator can neutralize the votes and ask the side of the player with the second most votes.
The Hidden Path
Event Details
Complete a secret mission within the next two rounds. The mission could be to reveal a specific player's side or eliminate a player without being detected.
Event Notes
- If the mission fails and you are the Prime Minister, you can reveal your true identity instead of elimination.
- If the mission fails and you are the Geisha, you can poison someone before elimination.
The Dual Blade
Event Details
If you are a traitor, choose a player not on your side to work with your team. If you are loyal, choose a player. If they are a traitor, you can stay in the game but you are traitor from now. If not, you are eliminated.
Event Notes
- The Onmyodo can force a duel with one person if chosen.
- The Geisha's agent can also poison others when they die.
- The Onmyodo can use their extra life to complete the mission without being detected.
The Poisoned Chalice
Event Details
Sabotage the group's efforts by targeting another player. If the target is a loyalist, the saboteur is eliminated. If the target is a traitor, the saboteur gains an additional ability.
Event Notes
- The Ronin can reveal one player's side before the sabotage is executed.
- The Kunoichi can neutralize the sabotage and turn it against the target.
- The Geisha can't die in this round but reveal if targeted.
The Last Samurai
Event Details
Use abilities to eliminate others. If 3 players remain, the 2 of them form alliances. If there are any traitors among them, the traitors win. If 2 players or fewer remain, apply the same logic.
Event Notes
Game Notes
Duel Mechanic
A battle between two players decided by voting. The player with the most votes, even if it's just one, wins the duel.
Setup
- 5 Players: 2 traitors - 3 loyalists (traitors don't know each other)
- 6 Players: 2 traitors - 4 loyalists
- 7 Players: 2 traitors - 5 loyalists
- 8 Players: 3 traitors - 5 loyalists (one traitor does not know the other two, and vice versa)
- 9 Players: 3 traitors - 6 loyalists (two traitors do not know the third, but the third one knows the other two)
- 10 Players: 3 traitors - 7 loyalists