How to Play

Roles

• 🧑‍🌾 Villager: Most participants get this common topic word. Work together in conversation to find the Wolf.
• 🐺 Wolf: The minority holding a topic word that's different from — but close to — the Villagers' word. Blend in so no one notices.
• 🦊 Fox: A third role that only appears when the "With Fox" rule is selected. Holds a topic word different from both the Villagers and Wolf. Wins alone by surviving without being voted out, or by escaping after being voted out.

Win Conditions

• If the player with the most votes is the Wolf → the Villagers win.
• If the player with the most votes is a Villager → the Wolf wins.
• If the player with the most votes is the Fox → the Fox gets one last chance to guess both the Villagers' and Wolf's words. Guessing both correctly means a comeback win for the Fox; missing either means the Wolf wins.

Game Flow

1. Create/Join a Room: The host creates a room and invites everyone with the room code or QR code. Once everyone's in, start the game with "Start Game."
2. Check Your Topic: Check your own topic word. Your role (Villager, Wolf, or Fox) isn't shown, so figure out your position from the word itself.
3. Discuss: Talk about the topic for a set amount of time. Never say your topic word directly — exchange questions and impressions to find out who's in the minority.
4. Vote: When time's up, vote for whoever you think is the Wolf. You can't vote for yourself.
5. Results: The identity of the player with the most votes and everyone's topic words are revealed, deciding the winner. If the Fox was voted out, they get one last chance to turn the tables.
6. Play Again: When the host selects "Play Again," a new round starts right away with a new topic.

Tips for a Lively Discussion

• Don't jump straight to pointed questions — start with something soft, like "When would you use this?" or "Do you like it or not?"
• When asked about your topic, try going along with everyone while letting just a hint of difference show through — it makes for a more exciting round.
• As time runs low, it can help to be bold and ask a more pointed question.
• Watch everyone's expressions and reactions the moment they check their topic — there are hints hiding there too.

Before You Play

• The one and only rule: never say your topic word directly. Look for hints in its features and related talk, not the word itself.
• Play with 3-12 players. If fewer people show up than planned, you can adjust the player count later from the lobby screen.
• Play together in person, or share the URL to play online from anywhere. Everything is run automatically by the system, so no game master is needed.
• We recommend starting with a discussion time of around 3 minutes, then extending it once everyone gets the hang of it. The host can freely change the time from the lobby.