How to Play One Night Werewolf
Master the art of deception in this fast-paced social deduction game. Hunt the werewolves or survive as one - all in just 10 minutes!
Ready to hunt some werewolves?
Play Werewolf FreeWhat is One Night Werewolf?
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast-paced social deduction game where players are secretly assigned roles. Werewolves try to survive while villagers try to identify and eliminate at least one werewolf. The twist? Roles can swap during the night phase!
How to Play - Step by Step
Create or Join a Room
One player creates a room and shares the 6-letter room code with friends (3-10 players).
Select Roles
The host chooses which roles to include in the game. Each player gets a role, plus 3 extra roles go to the center.
Night Phase
Everyone closes their eyes. Roles wake up one by one in order and perform their special abilities.
Day Phase Discussion
All players open their eyes and discuss. Share information (or lies!) to figure out who the werewolves are.
Vote
After discussion, everyone simultaneously votes for who they think is a werewolf.
Reveal & Win
The player(s) with the most votes die. If a werewolf dies, the village wins! If no werewolves die, werewolves win!
Win Conditions
🏘️ Village Team Wins If...
- ✓At least one werewolf is killed in the final vote
- ✓OR no werewolves exist AND no one is killed
🐺 Werewolf Team Wins If...
- ✓No werewolves are killed in the final vote
- ✓OR no werewolves exist BUT someone is killed
The Night Phase
During the night, roles wake up one at a time (in order) to perform their special abilities. This happens automatically in our online version!
Night Action Order:
- 1Werewolves - See each other
- 2Minion - Sees who the werewolves are
- 3Masons - See each other
- 4Seer - Looks at another player's card OR two center cards
- 5Robber - May swap with another player and see new role
- 6Troublemaker - Swaps two other players' cards (blindly)
- 7Drunk - Swaps their card with a center card (doesn't look)
- 8Insomniac - Looks at their own card (sees if it changed)
Winning Strategies
🏘️ Village Strategy
- ✓Share information early - Seers, Robbers, reveal what you know!
- ✓Cross-reference claims - Do stories add up?
- ✓Watch for defensive reactions
- ✓Consider the center cards - missing werewolves?
🐺 Werewolf Strategy
- ✓Claim a role confidently and early
- ✓Support other players' claims to seem helpful
- ✓Cast subtle doubt on villagers
- ✓If caught, claim you were swapped!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players do you need for One Night Werewolf?▼
One Night Werewolf plays with 3-10 players. The sweet spot is 5-8 players for the best experience with meaningful deduction.
How long does a game of One Night Werewolf take?▼
A single game takes about 10 minutes - 3 minutes for the night phase and 5-7 minutes for day discussion. Quick rounds mean you can play multiple games!
What's the difference between Werewolf and Mafia?▼
One Night Werewolf is similar to Mafia but plays in a single round with no player elimination during the game. Everyone participates until the final vote.
What are the center cards for?▼
The 3 center cards add uncertainty. Some roles like the Robber and Drunk can swap cards with the center, meaning you might not have your original role!
What happens if there are no werewolves?▼
If all werewolf cards end up in the center, the village must vote for no one to win. If anyone dies in this case, the village loses.
Can my role change during the game?▼
Yes! Roles like Robber, Drunk, and Troublemaker can move cards around during the night. Your final role (the one in front of you at voting) determines your team.
Is One Night Werewolf free to play online?▼
Yes! The basic game with all standard roles is completely free. No downloads or sign-ups required.
What's the best strategy for werewolves?▼
Werewolves should claim a village role confidently, support other village claims to seem helpful, and try to cast doubt on actual villagers.
Ready to Hunt Werewolves?
Now that you know the rules, gather your friends and start playing!