# Werewolf

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1986
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #2798
- **Players**: 8-24 (Best with: 13)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Dimitry Davidoff
- **Artists**: Amber Grundy, Corey Fields, Krista Gibbard, Michael Klarfeld, Валерія Сєрова (Valeriia Sierova), 林 憲明 (Noriaki Hayashi)
- **Publishers**: (Public Domain), (Self-Published), (Web published), Aldebaran Games, Backspindle Games Ltd., Cra-Mor, Crómola, Daiso (ダイソー), Flying Tricycle, LLC, Home Run Games, Japan Network Security Association (JNSA), Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Looney Labs, Lost Games, Mayfair Games, pagepunk, Serfs In The Pot, WoodCat, Нескучные игры
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Horror, Murder / Mystery, Negotiation, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Hidden Roles, Negotiation, Player Elimination, Role Playing, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Team-Based Game, Traitor Game, Variable Player Powers, Voting

## Verdict
If you love a juicy mix of suspicion and chatter, Werewolf gives you tension and laughs in an hour.Intense social interactionSimple, fast rulesGreat for large groupsHigh replay valueNeeds a skilled moderatorShy players may feel left outNo physical componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Werewolf, also known as Mafia, drops players into a haunted village where a few residents hide a deadly secret: they are werewolves. Each participant is secretly assigned a role – Werewolf, Villager or Seer (a villager with investigative power) – while a moderator runs the game. Play alternates between night and day phases. At night, the werewolves silently pick a villager to kill, and the Seer may ask about another player's identity. At dawn, the slain villager is revealed and leaves the game; the remaining players then discuss, accuse, and vote on who they think is a werewolf. The voted player reveals their role and is also eliminated. Werewolves win when their numbers equal the villagers', whereas villagers win by eliminating all werewolves. No board, cards, or tokens are needed; just a large group (8‑24) and plenty of chatter. The mechanics blend bluffing, deduction, negotiation and voting, generating tension and laughs in equal measure. Because it’s purely verbal, the game fits any setting – parties, campsites or classrooms – and typically runs about an hour. Its low weight (1.38/5) signals simple rules, yet the social depth can surprise even seasoned party‑game fans.

## FAQ
### How many players are needed?
It works best with 8 to 24 players, and the larger the group, the more fun it gets.

### How long does a game last?
About 60 minutes, though it can vary with player count and discussion speed.

### Do I need any special components?
No. Just a space for everyone to talk and, optionally, paper or cards to note secret roles.

### What’s the complexity level?
Very low – the rules are learned in minutes, but the social strategy can be deep.

### Is it suitable for kids?
The werewolf theme might be scary for younger kids; it’s generally recommended for ages 12+.

### Can I play without a moderator?
You can, but an experienced moderator keeps the flow smooth and avoids confusion.

### Is language a barrier?
No, as long everyone understands the language used for discussion; it can be adapted to any tongue.

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