Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition (2010) Board Game

Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition is a smaller, more portable version of the popular social deduction party game, Ultimate Werewolf. The game was designed by Sanjana Baijnath and published by Bézier Games in in 2010. It is based on the classic party game Mafia, where players are secretly assigned roles as either villagers or werewolves, and must work together to identify and eliminate the werewolves before they kill off all the villagers.

Game Components of Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition

40 role cards (14 Villagers, 7 Werewolves, 3 Seers, 2 Doctors, 2 Alpha Werewolves, 2 Witch Doctors, 2 Cursed, 2 Apprentices, 1 Moderator, 1 Tanner, 1 Beholder, 1 Lycan, 1 Old Hag, 1 Prince, 1 Fool, 1 Bodyguard)

Rulebook

How To Setup Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition

Shuffle the role cards and deal them out to each player.

Players look at their role cards secretly and the game begins.

Players take turns accusing others of being werewolves and voting on who to eliminate.

Werewolves try to deceive the villagers and survive until the end, while villagers try to root out the werewolves.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

The objective of Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition is for the villagers to eliminate all the werewolves, while the werewolves must eliminate enough villagers to win. Players use deduction, bluffing, and social interaction to figure out who is lying and who is telling the truth. Each role card has different abilities that can help or hinder players in their quest to win.

Player Experience

Pros:

Quick setup and easy to learn rules

Portable and great for parties or gatherings

Offers a lot of replay value with different roles and strategies

Cons:

Can be heavily reliant on player personalities and social dynamics

Requires a larger group of players to fully enjoy the game

Limited components compared to the full version of Ultimate Werewolf

Personal Thoughts on Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition

Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition is a fun and engaging social deduction game that is perfect for parties or game nights. The compact size makes it easy to bring along anywhere, and the variety of roles adds depth and replayability to each game. While it may not be as immersive as the full version of Ultimate Werewolf, it still provides plenty of entertainment for those looking for a quick and interactive game experience. The pricing and availability of the game are reasonable, and it is worth considering for fans of social deduction games. However, those who prefer more strategic or complex games may find Ultimate Werewolf: Compact Edition lacking in depth. Overall, it is a great addition to any game collection for casual players and those who enjoy bluffing and deduction games.

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