The Villager in Werewolf

No powers, just your vote and your judgement. The village wins or loses on you.

Sleeps all night
Recommended from 5 players
Also called: Townsperson, Citizen (Mafia)

How the Villager works

Villagers sleep through the whole night. Their only power is the daytime discussion and the vote, and that is the most important power in the game.

The village team wins when every werewolf has been eliminated. Ordinary villagers are usually the largest group, so their votes decide almost every elimination.

Playing Mafia? The Villager is called the Civilian there. See all the Mafia roles.

How to play the Villager

Talk early. Sharing your reads gives the special roles something to work with.
Vote decisively. A split village vote is the werewolves' best friend.
Being suspected isn't the end. Explain your votes calmly; wolves panic, villagers usually don't.
Track who pushed for each elimination that turned out to be a villager.

Playing against the Villager

Don't ignore the quiet villager. Wolves love to hide among players nobody is watching.

The most common mistake

Staying silent because you have no information. Your reactions and votes are information.

Questions about the Villager

Is Villager a boring role?

Only if you stay quiet. Villagers drive the debate, and most games are won or lost in the vote.

Do villagers wake up at night?

No. Villagers keep their eyes closed all night. The app still waits a random time between roles so nobody can tell who is acting.

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