Werewolf 1986
Designed by Dimitry Davidoff
What it is
A very light bluffing, deduction, horror game for 8-24 players (~60 min), built around hidden roles, negotiation, player elimination.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2797 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play Werewolf
Werewolf is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 8–24 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Bluffing, Deduction and Horror game where the core of play revolves around Hidden Roles, Negotiation and Player Elimination. A very light bluffing, deduction, horror game for 8-24 players (~60 min), built around hidden roles, negotiation, player elimination. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2797 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Werewolf
How many players is Werewolf?
Werewolf plays with 8–24 players.
How long does Werewolf take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Werewolf hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.4 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Werewolf for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Werewolf good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.4/5 and a 8+ age rating — Werewolf is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Werewolf?
Werewolf is a Bluffing, Deduction, Horror game, built on Hidden Roles, Negotiation, Player Elimination.
Where to buy Werewolf
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