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Blood of the Werewolf
2013
Rules assistance for Blood of the Werewolf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–9 players
- 10 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Blood of the Werewolf
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Blood of the Werewolf is a board game released in 2013 for 4–9 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Chih-Fan Chen and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Voting.
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About the game
Blood of the Werewolf is a different type of Werewolf game as at the start of play, you don't know your own identity but others do. Thus, you need to observe the actions of others to figure out who you are. Another difference from traditional Werewolf games is that it requires no moderator and if your character dies, you can still participate in the discussion — and possibly even win! In the game, players are divided into two camps: Manlike and Werewolf. During the game, players accuse one another through confidential markers, which send others to death through family trial. When the number of surviving players drops to a predetermined threshold, which is based on the number of players, the camp with more survivors wins.
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- Homosapiens Lab
Questions and answers
Blood of the Werewolf supports 4–9 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blood of the Werewolf is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blood of the Werewolf for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blood of the Werewolf has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Blood of the Werewolf belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Voting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blood of the Werewolf are: Chih-Fan Chen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blood of the Werewolf as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.