Key Player Requirements

• Minimum players: 3 (supports up to 9)
• Core roles (judge, lawyer, defendant) are assigned to the first three players
• Additional players become jurors, who can vote and observe but not use in-game actions

Role Distribution Breakdown

3 Players: Full Trial Setup

• One judge, one prosecutor, and one defendant
• All participants can use game mechanics like cards and evidence

4+ Players: Jury System Activated

• Fourth player onward become jurors
• Jurors can:
  • Discuss cases
  • Vote on verdicts
• Jurors cannot:
  • Play cards
  • Use emotes

Pro tip: Judges may consult jurors for opinions, though this isn’t a guaranteed feature of every lobby.

Expanded Sessions

With 6–9 players, new roles like Bailiff or Journalist become available. However, matches remain functional even with smaller groups. Note that all participants must be connected online—local play isn’t supported.

FAQ

Q: What’s the minimum number of players needed to start?

3 players are required to begin a match.

Q: What do jurors do?

Jurors can vote and talk, but they can’t use cards or emotes.

Q: Can I play the game solo or offline?

No, the game is online multiplayer only.

Q: What is the maximum number of players supported?

Up to 9 players can join a single match.

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