Khufia Mafia has more named characters running around than most Bollywood ensemble casts, and roughly half of them are lying to your face right now. Not Police and Villager Number 3. Actual names. Actual personalities. Actual reasons to distrust your cousin. We went digging through the box, the manual, and Cheatr's own FAQ page to put together the closest thing to a cast list this game has, so you know who you might be dealt before you even sit down.
Wait, It's Not Just Police and Villagers?
Nope. Khufia Mafia takes the classic hidden-role party game and gives almost every role a name, a personality, and something to actually do. The product listing puts it plainly, even Villagers have active roles now, so nobody just sits around waiting to get eliminated. There is a Police, sure, but the rest of the cast, Zeher, Bunty, Satyarth, Nikku, Bhanwarlal, Koyal, Akka, Jiji, Shooter, Param, Noni, Somen, Dolonath, Vicky, Amar, Bheera, Monty, Aman, Laala, Rocky, Bobby and more, each bring their own flavour of chaos, and a God who runs the whole circus without playing favourites.
The Regulars You'll Recognise Almost Every Game
Everyone else is where it gets interesting. Names like Bhanwarlal and Bunty sound like they walked in straight from a family WhatsApp group, and honestly, that is the whole point. This is Mafia rebuilt for people who grew up watching their nani outwit the whole family at cards.
The Villagers Who Actually Do Something (Confirmed)
The official FAQ on play.cheatr.games/khufia is where the real character details live, and even the questions alone give away enough to prove these are not decoration. Here is what we could confirm straight from the source:
| Character | What We Know | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Dolonath | Can hand out immunity, even to a Mafia if they are not careful | The overly trusting uncle |
| Koyal | Carries an extra bullet, useful even after Police is gone | Quiet until it really matters |
| Vicky | Links players together and can reveal the connection | The rishta aunty of the group |
| Amar | Gets to see a dead player's card after being eliminated | Finds out the truth a little too late |
| Bheera | Their vote still counts on a delay after elimination | Refuses to leave the group chat |
| Monty | Tied to Police's power somehow, the FAQ confirms Koyal can hand Police a fresh bullet after Monty is involved | The plot twist nobody saw coming |
That is six confirmed powers straight off Cheatr's own FAQ, and there is a full roster beyond this. We are not going to guess at ones we cannot verify, Cheatr has not published exact power text for everyone, but the pattern is clear: nobody in this game is just a name tag.
The Rest of the Cast You'll Meet at the Table
The FAQ also drops enough personality clues to sketch out who you are dealing with, even where the exact power stays under wraps. Consider this the vibe check before your name gets called:
Round out the rest of the deck with Aman, Laala, Bhanwarlal, Somen, Jiji, Shooter, and more, each printed with their own art and personality, waiting to be dealt into your next round.
House rule from us to you: run your first game in Tame mode so people learn who Dolonath and Koyal even are, then switch to Chaotic once everyone has stopped asking "wait, what does my card do again?"
How Do You Actually Meet the Whole Cast?
The easiest way is the free digital role generator on play.cheatr.games/khufia. Punch in your headcount (7 to 25 players, God included), pick Tame or Chaotic, hit regenerate, and it hands out a fresh mix of characters every time, so no two game nights play out the same. If you would rather watch before you deal a single card, Cheatr's how-to-play video walks through setup start to finish.
Quick Questions Before Your Next Game Night
Do I need to memorise all these characters before playing?
No. The digital generator assigns and explains roles as you go, so first-timers are not stuck reading a manual at 9pm.
How many people do I need?
Anywhere from 7 to 25 players, which is exactly why it works for hostel rooms and full-blown house parties alike.
Which characters should I look out for as a beginner?
Police, Dolonath, and Koyal are the easiest to understand fast, start there before you dive into the rest of the roster.
Is this the same as the Mafia everyone already knows?
Same bones, completely different cast. If you want the full rules breakdown, we covered the basics in How to Play Mafia With Friends.
Ready to find out if you are Dolonath or the one Dolonath just got killed? Grab Khufia Mafia here, or catch more of the cast in action on Instagram @cheatrgames.
