Wherewolf cover
2009BGG rank #8,360

Wherewolf

by Christian Zoli · CZ Games

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Players6–33
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age15+

About the game

What is Wherewolf?

WHEREWOLF A game by Christian Zoli. A game of mystery, deduction and communication for 8 or more players. A peaceful village in the Balkans has discovered werewolves in their midst! The villagers must try to determine their identity and send them to the stake before it’s too late, while the werewolves devour the helpless villagers, night after night. The fight continues until one side is completely eliminated. Will it be yours? GAME COMPONENTS 33 Role Cards 1 Turn Card 1 Icons Card 1 Biography Card 1 Game Rules booklet THE GAME Wherewolf is played over a series of alternating days and nights. During the day, the villagers gather together and try to figure out who the Werewolves are. They will then vote on whom they should burn at the stake. At night, the Werewolves will choose a victim to devour, while the Seer probes the souls of the villagers hoping to discover their nature. In order to play, you will need a Moderator, who will guide the players and lead the game.

How it plays

Mechanics

Player EliminationTeam-Based GameVariable Player PowersVoting

On the shelf

Categories

BluffingCard GameDeductionHorrorMurder / MysteryParty Game

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