Werewolves: 10 tips to win the game every time and unmask traitors

In this month of October 2024, the game of Werewolves of Thiercelieux is absolutely everywhere. On Canal+, it takes the form of a weekly reality show with Panayotis Pascot and Fary. On Netflix, he appears in a film like Jumanjiwith Franck Dubosc and Jean Reno in the cast, and which is scheduled for release on October 23, 2024. On the shelves of your favorite games store, it even looks in the colors of the villains of the Disney universe.

Thanks to this abundant news, you may have just (re)discovered this game, essential for any good summer camp or family meal with a fun option. To be sure to win every time, and not get fooled by dangerous lycanthropes, here are some tips to follow.

What are the rules of the game The Werewolves of Thiercelieux ?

Imagine a little: you are a simple villager, living in the small region of Thiercelieux. But, when night comes, lycanthropes, hidden among your fellow creatures, fill their stomachs by swallowing you, one by one… Welcome to a part of the Werewolves of Thiercelieuxa hidden role-playing game, in which each player receives a card, kept secret.

A game master then leads each round to pit two camps against each other: that of the villagers, who seek to survive, at all costs, and that of the werewolves, who are terribly hungry.

The game alternates night phases, during which the beasts wake up, silently designating a victim, and day phases, during which the villagers can try to unmask one of the werewolves, who are secretly hiding among them. Of course, whatever happens, just one word of advice: never explicitly reveal your role, at the risk of spoiling the game.

Other special roles are also planned, such as the little girl, who can see traitors during her sleep, Cupid, who designates two lovers, or the witch, whose potions will be valuable in helping the village.

Created by Philippe des Pallières and Hervé Marly, The Werewolves of Thiercelieux remains a classic of board games. The proof? It has already sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, more than twenty years after its release.

5 tips for finding the roles of your playmates Werewolves

The game of Werewolves of Thiercelieux mixes bluff and deduction, in order not to be unmasked by your adversaries, but above all to discover who the fearsome traitors are who are hiding in the peaceful streets of your village. But be careful not to eliminate certain players too quickly, at the risk of ruling out crucial roles for the future of Thiercelieux…

Although each game is different, and 100% success is almost impossible, there are still some tips to transform yourself into an investigator for the duration of a game:

• Watch who votes against whom during daytime phases, during village voting, and who protects the accused. Be careful, however, if you start games with experienced werewolves: they will not hesitate to throw one of their comrades under the bus to gain the trust of the others.
• In the majority of cases, at least one werewolf applies at the start of the game to take on the role of village captain, and thus obtain two votes, instead of one, each turn. Likewise, focus on voting in this crucial election.
• Pay attention to the noises you hear at night, although a good game master will try to cover your tracks.
• If you play with people you know well, take their characters and habits into account. What Cupid could want X and Y to be together? A certain person gets stressed when they are accused of being a wolf, but, deep down, isn’t he stressed all the time?
• If you risk being eliminated during the village vote and you have certainties of innocence or guilt about other players (for example, thanks to your special power), state them before dying. Your companions will take this into account for the rest of the game.

5 Tips for Surviving Games Werewolves

Whether you are a wolf or a villager, in the Werewolves of Thiercelieuxyour objective will be the same: survive as long as possible to satisfy yourself or have time to unmask the traitors around you. To avoid dying in the first turn, and thus having to patiently watch your comrades having fun like crazy for several more turns, here are some tips:

• As a werewolf, during village discussions, try to bring additional arguments when someone is suspected. This will allow you to add weight to the rumors, without being the source of the accusation.
• If you play an important role, such as that of the clairvoyant, capable of seeing the secret roles of everyone during the night, it can be useful to subtly entrust your information to one of your neighbors, so that the latter can speak in your place. This will allow you not to expose yourself too much, and thus not attract the lightning of the werewolves.
• If you are a werewolf and suspected, be creative in your defense. Ask why people dare to accuse you, then, depending on the degree of relevance of the accusation, state the idea that these arguments are far-fetched. On the contrary, you can also say that you understand the reasoning, but that another player is also suspicious, for the same reasons.
• The person who holds the role of captain often carries a target on their back. If he doesn’t bring good results to the village quickly, he will be eliminated. If you want this role, be sure that you have a special role, or be extremely confident in your deduction skills.
• If you play in the reality TV imagined by Canal+, don’t be a quadruple world champion in apnea, at the risk of being eliminated on the first night. Damage.