Ultimate Werewolf: Artifacts

About this expansion

Ultimate Werewolf: Artifacts is a mega-expansion for 5–40 players, adding secret artifact powers to Ultimate Werewolf games played in about 90 minutes. Released in 2011, it can also be used with other versions of Werewolf.

In addition to an Ultimate Werewolf role card, each player receives an Artifact card. Players secretly examine their artifacts, each of which provides a special power, then decide when to reveal the card and activate its effect during the game.

Artifacts create several different ways to influence play. Some offer a direct advantage to the player who holds them, while others affect opponents or provide information about another player. The timing of a reveal becomes an important strategic decision, since a powerful effect may be more useful later than it would be immediately.

• Cloak of the Prince: provides a direct benefit to its holder.
• Cudgel of the Old Hag: impacts other players.
• Ring of Truth: provides information about another player.
• Claw of the Werewolf: may not be beneficial to use right away.
• Ruby of Kismet: may cause someone to reveal and activate an artifact.

By combining role cards with secret, revealable abilities, Ultimate Werewolf: Artifacts introduces a new layer of strategies and tactics. Artifact combinations change from game to game, ensuring that the available powers and possible decisions are never exactly the same.

Whether an artifact helps its owner, targets another player, or reveals valuable information, each card can add a fresh source of uncertainty to the experience. For groups looking to expand their Werewolf sessions with varied powers and evolving choices, this expansion brings ancient artifacts into the 21st century.