- BGG rating
- 6.7
Werwölfe: Streunende Katze
- 2–24 players
- 30–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,653
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Werwölfe
2017
Rules assistance for Werwölfe
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 6–24 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 6 players
Rules assistant for Werwölfe
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Werwölfe is a board game released in 2017 for 6–24 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Werwölfe: Watchdog
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- 30–60 min
- 2019
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About the game
Werwölfe is the ultimate game for even larger groups of all ages. Take on the role of a villager and unmask the werewolves. Or play a werewolf and convince the villagers of your innocence while you go hunting at night. Contents: 25 playing cards 1 character values card 1 instructions In addition, you need a note and pen. Note: This edition differs from 2014's Ultimate Werewolf, as it supports a different player count (6-24, while UW is 5-30). The biggest difference is in the characters, however - both editions have 12 Villagers, Seer, Witch and Hunter, but Werwölfe has only 6 Werewolves (rather than 8 in UW). In addition Werwölfe has the following roles: Healer, Red Riding Hood, Cupid and Mayor, whereas Ultimate Werewolf has: 2 Masons, Bodyguard, Sorceress, Spellcaster, Village Idiot and Wolf Cub.
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- White Goblin Games
- Oxygame
- Fantasmagoria
Questions and answers
Werwölfe supports 6–24 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 Werwölfe is 30–60 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 Werwölfe 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.
Werwölfe has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Werwölfe belongs to these categories: Deduction, Horror, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles. 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 Werwölfe are: Ted Alspach. 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 Werwölfe 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.