New to the game? This is an overview of how to get started with playing Town of Salem and what you need to know for the basics of the game!
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Starting the Game - What you should do
You need an account, which will work for the forum and the game, but not this wiki. If you want to make an account for this wiki, you have to make a Fandom account.
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If you have bought the game from Steam, Steam is suggested because it is more stable and it's advertisement free. You can also buy Web Premium which will also get rid of ads and give you other bonuses too!
Once in a while, an offer comes up for a very short amount of time. It offers many things for a very large discount, so it is highly encouraged to purchase it if you can. Even the Juggernaut scroll, a scroll that cannot be bought through the store, is available in most of these packages! [Bundles]
Main Menu - What it looks like
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Daily Brew: Here you can earn prizes every 7 days you log in, such as avatars, taunts, scrolls and more!Starting a New Game [Lobby]
A Custom Setup in the Custom game mode.
You can either:
- Choose a game mode and press "Play Solo" or
- Press "Create a Party", and you will then enter a lobby and be able to chat with the other players; their usernames will be listed on the top left. [] You then choose a game mode from the upper right corner and then press "Start" to join a lobby for that gamemode with your friends.
If you chose Custom Mode, the first person to join the lobby will be the Host [it could even be you]. The host sets up the game for everyone by choosing which Roles should be in the game. There is a big list of Custom Setups in this wiki! [Classic Setups, Coven Expansion Setups]
During your first few games, It's recommended to play on the game mode because it is a gamemode made for beginners. After you think you got a handle on that, you can then move on to other modes such as , , and . However, it's also recommended that you play so you can learn all the roles. After you have gotten the hang of the game you can try out . It is a gamemode used by players to either play in a balanced and more competitive environment or warm up for . After 50 games, where 10 of which are , you get to play , and by now, you will have known about most of the roles, so have fun!
Before the Game
You can pick your name. It can be different for each game and doesn't have to be the same as your login name. Even your name can matter in Town of Salem! [See the Strategies page for more.] You can set a default name in your customization options. You can see other players and their names when they "join the Town." [e.g.: Deodat Lawson has joined the Town.]
After you picked your name, you will randomly receive a role. If you own any scrolls and have them equipped, you chances of getting that/those role[s] are increase by tenfold! However, it is not guaranteed that you will get that role. [Note: Scrolls do not work in . This is to ensure that no one can get any possible advantages.]
During the Game
You will see a short description of your role on the top right of the screen. Some roles are more complex than others; you can read up on mechanics and strategies for your role on the wiki! You will also see your role's role card from the beginning of the game. It will also cover the mechanics of the role and its goals. You can also turn on Tips, which is a function where the game gives you tips on how to play your role properly. [Also see Tips and Tricks for some more info]
Every game lasts several in-game which have several phases.
- During the , you can chat with the other players, vote for a player to be lynched, or even use your Day Ability if you have one.
- During the , you can use your Night Ability if you have one. Factional roles besides Town, as well as the Jailor and Mediums can chat with other player[s] at !
When you die, that does not always mean you lose! You should check the goal and victory conditions of your role before you leave. If your win conditions have not been met and you are a member of a faction [not a Neutral role], there is still a chance that your faction could win.
To to a certain player privately, type /w or /whisper or /pm [player's name or number], or click the number of the player you want to to and click the "Whisper" icon. This will paste this command where you may type.
- In a game with players that have similar names, make sure you type exactly the name of the player you want to and not another player.
- These can be seen by Blackmailers though, so be careful. [See Strategies page for more]
- Revealed Mayors cannot send or receive .
On the Screen
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The player window appears on the lower right corner of your screen, besides player names. Whether a button appears depends on your role and the current phase.
After the Game
When the game ends, you will see a victory message. Anyone who hasn't left the game yet can now chat, dead or alive!
When you decide to return to the lobby, you will see a screen showing you the usernames of everyone who played and their roles. Their username, in-game name, and role will be in a certain font color depending on their current status.