Getting Started

New to the game? This is an overview of how to get started with playing Town of Salem!

Starting the Game
You need an account, which will work for the forum and the game, but not this wiki.

You can login from your browser here. If it doesn't work, you probably need the Adobe Flash Player.

If you have bought the game from Steam, you should prefer Steam over your browser, since it is more stable and is advertisement free!

Starting a New Game (Lobby)
You can either: You will then enter the lobby and be able to chat with the other players; their usernames will be listed on the top left.
 * Choose a game mode and press "Join Lobby" or
 * Press "Create a Party", invite some friends, choose a game mode and then press "Start".

If you chose Custom Mode, then someone in 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 on the wiki!

During your first few games, It's recommend to play on the game mode Classic because it has people among your skill level. After you think you got a handle on that, you can then move on to other modes such as Custom, Vigilantics, Rainbow and All Any. However it's also recommend that you play Custom so you can learn all the roles. After 50 games, where 10 of which are Ranked Practice, you get to play Ranked, and by now, you will have known about most of the roles, so have fun!

Before the Game
You can pick your name now. It can be different each game and doesn't have to be the same as your login name. Even your name can matter in Town of Salem! You can set a default name in your customization options.

After you picked your name, you will randomly receive a role. If you own any scrolls and have them equipped, you have a higher chance of getting that role!

During the Game
You will see an explanation 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!

Every game lasts several in-game days which have several phases. When you die, that does not always mean you lose! You should check the goal and victory conditions of your role before you leave.
 * During the Day, you can chat with the other players, vote for a player to be lynched, or even use your Day Ability (only three roles have one).
 * During the Night, you can use your Night Ability, if you have one. Some roles can chat with other players at night!

To whisper to a certain player privately, do /w (player's name or number). These can be seen by and  though, so be careful.

Player window
The player window appears on the lower right corner of your screen. 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.

Have fun!