Werewolf party game — rules, variations and how to play

The Werewolves of Millers Hollow is one of the most popular party games in France — and for good reason: it creates tension, teamwork and humour that are hard to find elsewhere. Here’s everything you need to know to run a great game.

The basic rules

Objective:

• The Villagers must eliminate all the Werewolves.
• The Werewolves must stay alive until they equal or outnumber the Villagers.

How a round works:

1. Night: the Moderator asks everyone to close their eyes. The Werewolves wake up and choose a victim. The Seer wakes up and discovers one player’s role. The other special roles then take their turns.

1. Day: the Moderator announces who was eliminated during the night. The group debates and votes to eliminate a suspect. The player with the most votes is eliminated and reveals their role.

1. Repeat until one side wins.

Classic roles

| Role | Side | Power |

|---|---|---|

| Villager | Village | No special power |

| Werewolf | Werewolves | Eliminates one player each night |

| Seer | Village | Discovers one player’s role each night |

| Witch | Village | One healing potion and one poison potion (each can be used once) |

| Hunter | Village | When killed, eliminates one player of their choice |

| Cupid | Village | Links two players together as lovers |

| Little Girl | Village | Can spy on the Werewolves at night (risky) |

The most fun variations

The Village Idiot: a Villager who, if voted out, reveals their identity and stays in the game but loses the right to vote. It creates some hilarious situations.

The White Werewolf: a third side that wins alone. Every other night, the White Werewolf can eliminate another Werewolf.

The Fortune Teller: can see which side a player belongs to (Village/Werewolves), but not their exact role.

How to play on Togezer

Togezer includes a digital version of Werewolf in the app: automatic role distribution, night rounds managed without a physical Moderator, and an interface designed for large groups. No cards needed, and no risk of cheating by looking at someone else’s cards.

Ideal for groups of 6 to 20 people.

Tips for a great game night

• The Moderator is key. They must stay neutral, keep the pace moving and host the game without influencing it.
• Adjust the roles to the size of the group. One Werewolf for every 4–5 players is a good ratio.
• Give the debates enough time. That’s where much of the fun happens.
• Play several games. The first one often goes a little wrong — that’s normal.

Togezer — play Werewolf at your next party, with no cards or equipment.