Board game · 2019
ワードウルフ (Word Wolf)
Word Wolf is a Japanese deduction game of the "werewolf" type. The gamemaster gives each player a word on paper, usually the same one, but one player receives a similar word (e.g., taxi, taxi, taxi, bus). Each player reads their word secretly. The player with the different word is the Word Wolf but doesn't know for certain if they are. Everyone gives brief, honest comments about their word. The goal is to identify and eliminate the Word Wolf. If successful, the others win. If the Word Wolf remains undetected, they win.
If you like the mechanics Paper-and-Pencil , you will enjoy this game.
This game falls under the category: Humor, Word Game, Real-time, Party Game.
- Players
- 6–20
- Duration
- 5–10 min
- Age
- 12+
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