Werewords
A fast-paced word game where you either win with smart questions or deceive others with clever bluffing—but watch out, the werewolf is watching!
Age
8-99
Time
10 min
Players
4-10 players
What's Included
40 word cards, 22 role cards, 36 "Yes"/"No"/"Maybe" tokens, 1 mayor marker, and a rulebook
Skills Developed
Vocabulary, deductive reasoning, question formation, verbal communication, as players must ask strategic questions to guess the secret word while identifying hidden roles
How to Play
Players try to guess a secret word by asking the mayor yes/no questions, while a hidden werewolf misleads them. If they guess the word in time, they win—unless the werewolf can identify the Seer, who secretly knew the answer all along.
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