The Matriarch

The Matriarch is a hide-and-seek game for 2 to 8 players, in which everyone is an imposter. Players take on the roles of Nuns trying to escape or the Matriarch trying to identify them as Sinners. The game combines social guessing with hide-and-seek mechanics.

Escape the convent

As a Nun, you look like a BOT but are controlled by a real player. You imitate the BOTs, which carry out tasks such as milking cows and harvesting potatoes, to avoid drawing the Matriarch’s attention. When there is an opportunity, you go underground and dig for a path to the exit, while trying to avoid the Matriarch’s attention when night comes.

Find the Sinners

The Matriarch is also controlled by a player. You patrol the convent and observe the Nuns, tracking suspicious behavior or acting unpredictably to catch them off guard. Your goal is to identify and sacrifice all the Sinners.

Game options

You can customize games with different maps, round lengths, a random Matriarch and other options. Players can meet on public servers or create private servers for groups of friends. Sacrifice devices include the Giant Cross, Guillotine, Pyre and Venomous Snakes. Updates add more maps and customization options.