# The Werewolves bEat Robbers' Horror

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #19524
- **Players**: 3-5
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Kazuma Suzuki
- **Artists**: 裏方 (Uracata）
- **Publishers**: Tarte Games
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hidden Roles, Team-Based Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love social deduction but prefer card strategy over endless arguing.Genial power-reversal mechanicFast and dynamic gameplayConstant deduction tensionEasy to learn rulesRequires a group that enjoys bluffingCan be frustrating with bad card luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine a remote village where greedy robbers and hungry werewolves wage a silent war. In The Werewolves bEat Robbers' Horror, you dive into this conflict, but with a twist: you don't know who your allies are until the cards start hitting the table. The game blends the tension of hidden role games (Mafia style) with the strategy of trick-taking, adding a malicious twist to the formula.

The goal is straightforward, but the execution is where the fun lies. Robbers aim to collect treasure chests, while werewolves want to capture the robbers. The masterstroke is the card strength mechanic: the type of card played by the lead player reverses the power logic. If the leader plays a chest, robber cards become stronger; if they play a robber, chests dominate. This creates a cat-and-mouse game where you must deduce your teammates by observing who is intentionally trying to win (or lose) specific tricks.

Unlike traditional trick-taking games, you aren't forced to follow the lead suit, which opens up a massive strategic window. You can play a weak card to avoid taking a chest (if you're a werewolf) or force opponents to play their high cards. To spice up the chaos, special cards like the Seer—who is nearly unbeatable—and the Dagger—which can severely penalize werewolves—are added to the mix. It's a game of instinct, observation, and bluffing, where communication happens through gameplay rather than endless arguments. Will you be the hunter or the prey?

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The basic rules are simple and the game flows quickly. The real challenge is learning how to read your opponents.

### How long does a game last?
Quite fast, between 20 to 30 minutes, making it great for playing multiple rounds in a row.

### Do I need many people to play?
The game works for 3 to 5 players. With 5, the deduction experience becomes even richer.

### Is it similar to 'Werewolf' or 'Mafia'?
Yes, in the essence of secret identities, but the difference is that here you discover who is who through played cards, not through voting or talking.

### Is the game language dependent?
None. The cards are intuitive and there are no complex texts, so anyone can play.

### Who do you recommend this game for?
For those who enjoy card games, bluffing, and want something light for a group but with strategic depth.