Word Wolf
Find the odd one out by talking.
Everyone gets a secret word — but a few are handed a slightly different one. Talk it out, sniff out the odd ones, and vote them off before they blend in.
How to play — rules
- Everyone gets their own secret topic — citizens all get the same word, while the Wolf gets a different one.
- Talk about the topic within the time limit. Don't say your word outright — probe gently and try to spot who might be holding a different word.
- When the discussion ends, it's time to vote. On the count of three, everyone points at whoever they think is the Wolf, and whoever gets the most votes goes home.
- The role of the player who goes home is revealed, deciding the winner.
How to win
Citizens win by sending the Wolf home with their votes; the Wolf wins by staying in after the vote. If it's still undecided even after a tiebreaker round, the Wolf wins.
Tips & strategy
- Saying your word outright gives you away instantly if you're in the minority — stay vague and read the room's reactions.
- Wolves shouldn't clam up; blending in naturally with the conversation is the winning move.
- If everyone jumps straight to specifics, no one stands out — ease into the details gradually.
FAQ
- How many players do you need?
- You can play with as few as 3 — the more players you have, the livelier the discussion gets.
- How many Wolves are there? Can there be more than one?
- The number of Wolves can be changed in the settings. By default, it's set automatically based on how many players you have.
- What happens if the vote ties?
- It becomes sudden death: one more 60-second extra talk, then one more extra vote. If it's still tied after that, the Wolf (and the Fox, if enabled) wins under these tie-break rules.
Where it shines
Pass one phone around and play it in moments like these.
- Breaking the iceBreak the ice and keep the room laughing.
- Big gatheringsEveryone joins in on a single phone.
- When you want to outwitTalk, bluff, and read the room.
- Anywhere, offlineNo wifi, no signal? No problem.
