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The original [[Newbie Games]] consisted of an [[Open Setup]] for seven players: 2 Mafia Goons, 1 Sane Cop, 1 Doctor, 3 Townies.
The original [[Newbie Games]] consisted of an [[Open Setup]] for seven players:  
* 2 [[Mafia Goon]]s
* 1 [[Sane Cop]]
* 1 [[Doctor]]
* 3 [[Townie]]s.


After 50-60 games, an unspoken [[Breaking Strategy]] became apparent, which even newbies began to figure out after another 10-20 games: the Cop claimed Day One and the hidden Doctor protected them while the Mafia hunted the Doctor. While relatively balanced, it was no longer a good teaching tool, so other [[Newbie Setup]]s have been used ever since.
==Breaking Strategy==
After 50-60 games, an unspoken [[Breaking Strategy]] became apparent, which even newbies began to figure out after another 10-20 games: the Cop claimed Day One and the hidden Doctor protected them while the Mafia hunted the Doctor (see [[Follow the Cop]]). While relatively balanced, it was no longer a good teaching tool, so other [[Newbie Setup]]s have been used ever since.


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Revision as of 14:25, 26 January 2009

The original Newbie Games consisted of an Open Setup for seven players:

Breaking Strategy

After 50-60 games, an unspoken Breaking Strategy became apparent, which even newbies began to figure out after another 10-20 games: the Cop claimed Day One and the hidden Doctor protected them while the Mafia hunted the Doctor (see Follow the Cop). While relatively balanced, it was no longer a good teaching tool, so other Newbie Setups have been used ever since.