Beginner
Werewolf for 5 players
The deck
- 2 Werewolves — Hunts in the dark. Lies at dawn.
- 1 Seer — Sees what others hide.
- 1 Robber — Takes a card, takes a life.
- 1 Troublemaker — Stirs the pot.
- 3 Villagers — Honest folk with nothing to hide.
The center
Three of those cards are not dealt to anyone. They are numbered 1, 2, and 3 so the table can talk about a specific one. The classic first game. Two wolves and the core village roles. You need at least three players before the host can deal. Read the night order once, then host when the phones are out.
Questions
How many cards are in a 5-player game of werewolf?
Werewolf Night deals 8 cards for 5 players: one each, plus three face down in the center.
Which preset should 5 players use?
The Beginner preset. The classic first game. Two wolves and the core village roles. Fitted to this table, the deck is 2 Werewolves, a Seer, a Robber, a Troublemaker, and 3 Villagers.
What are the three center cards for?
They sit face down, numbered 1, 2, and 3. A Seer can look at two of them. A lone Werewolf can look at one. The Drunk swaps with one and does not see it. A role can be in the game without belonging to a player.
Other tables: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. All of them are on the table-size list.