Silicon Valley Reality Show ‘MAFIA the GAME’ Premieres With Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders

“MAFIA the GAME” puts Silicon Valley founders into a team-based social deduction contest similar to Werewolf, requiring contestants to use deception, interrogation and voting to identify their opponents. The show turns negotiation, judgment of character and crisis-management skills common in startup circles into a psychological contest that audiences can observe.

As of July 20, 2026, the show’s first season has formally premiered. Its cast includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and longevity technology entrepreneur Brian Johnson. The three technology leaders competing against one another have become the season’s most prominent promotional draw.