# 国家予算人狼 (National Budget Werewolf)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 4-6
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Kazunari Yonemitsu
- **Publishers**: 米光と抜群のゲームデザイナーズ (Yonemitsu to batsugun no gēmudezaināzu)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Deduction, Political
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hidden Roles, Player Elimination, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Fans of bluffing and quick card games will love National Budget Werewolf, thanks to its blend of bidding and instant elimination.Strategic bidding that shifts the gameCard trick surprisesInstant elimination keeps tension highMoney as a fun lifelineShort playtime may limit discussionModerate memory requirementsMinimum of 4 players for full funRECOMMENDED

## Description
National Budget Werewolf is a fast‑paced card game that blends the tension of a hidden‑identity game with the excitement of trick‑taking. With four to six players, the goal is simple: the Prime Minister’s team tries to steal the national budget, while the influential team works to stop them. At the start, everyone bids on how much budget money they think they can win. The highest bidder becomes Prime Minister and assigns roles to each player.

The deck mixes three traditional suits with suit‑less money cards. The “pseudo‑may‑follow” mechanic lets you follow the leader’s suit, but you can also play a money card at any time; that card goes to the trick winner. Money cards are crucial: if you can’t follow and run out of money, you’re immediately exiled, but the money earned goes to another player. The 3s of each suit make the lowest card win the trick, while the 6s double the round payout.

When all cards are played, roles are revealed, money is tallied, and victory depends on whether the bid was met. The game lasts about 15 minutes, so the pressure ramps up quickly and instant elimination keeps everyone on edge. Though light, it demands attention to clues and betting strategy, making it ideal for fans of bluffing and social deduction. If you enjoy team games with political themes and want to try something that mixes cards, tricks, and hidden identity, National Budget Werewolf is a solid pick.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
4 to 6 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 15 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
Moderate; requires attention to trick‑taking and deduction rules.

### What components are included?
60 cards (3 suits + money cards), budget tokens and a small board.

### How is the Prime Minister chosen?
Players bid; the highest bidder becomes Prime Minister and assigns roles.

### What happens if the bid is not met?
If the money collected is less than the bid, the Prime Minister’s team loses.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Groups who enjoy bluffing, hidden‑identity and quick card games like 'The Resistance' or 'Mafia'.