
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,570
- BGG rating
- 6.7
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow
- 8–18 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2001

2009
Rules assistance for The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 8 players

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The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village is a board game released in 2009 for 8–18 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Philippe des Pallières and Hervé Marly and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Role Playing.
Game description from the publisher: After the terrible tragedy of the so-called "New Moon", the village became a desert of ruins. Many years later, some brave outsiders rebuilt the village stone by stone, with the treasures amassed from their latest adventures. They then launched a clarion call to encourage all homeless adventurers to come live in this new ideal village. From all corners of the country, volunteers flocked to live in brand new houses, farms and shops. Some even camped on the village square, waiting for houses to become available. Thus, the school is once again filled with the laughter of children and the tavern is filled with playful echoes of conversations, punctuated by the clink of filled glasses. However, there remain claims that werewolves exist among the new community! Welcome to the Village! As in the original game of The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, players assume characters in the charming village, with some players secretly being werewolves who tear apart one of the human citizens each night. However, in Village, players will also assume a trade/profession. Note that The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: Village is both a standalone game and an expansion for the original game, although the card sizes in Village differ from those in the original game.
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village supports 8–18 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 The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village is 30 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 The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village for ages 8 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.
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Role Playing. 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 The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village are: Philippe des Pallières and Hervé Marly. 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 The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village 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.