Why do you play mafia?

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1. mafia is a social game - a game that actually requires real human interaction and connection. it's hard to find that elsewhere

2. mafia is a puzzle that constantly challenges your assumptions and forces you to think in new ways. when you solve it you feel good about yourself

3. mafia is a competitive game and winning at competitive games causes a release of dopamine and a feeling of superiority

4. mafia can also become a status symbol - everyone would love to become known as a good scum hunter or epic mafioso. becoming widely known and well-respected in a social environment is its own source of dopamine

i think #3 applies the most to me since all the other games i play regularly are also competitive, like dota 2