Why Werewolf Makes You Question Everything

Ever notice how you start reading your best friend differently the second a hidden role enters the game? That's not paranoia — that's the design working exactly as intended. In this video, we break down the psychology behind hidden role games (Werewolf, Secret Hitler, Shadow Hunters, Battlestar Galactica) — why they turn trust into a weapon, what "information asymmetry" actually does to your brain, and the impossible line every designer has to walk between a player who looks guilty and one who is guilty. If you've ever accused a friend of lying just because they hesitated for one second too long — this one's for you. 00:00 Why you start suspecting people you trust 01:03 What a hidden role game actually is 01:24 The social threat hidden roles create 02:03 Information asymmetry, explained 02:51 The hard balance 03:41 My personal taste 🥔 Pektis Studio is currently developing Battle of the Knollen, a tactical trick-taking card game set in the Potato Realms of Tuberia. \follow the chaos: https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pek... Like and subscribe for more Board Game Content! Get a copy of Wanderlust: Discover the world: https://www.pektis.com/wanderlust Order Fintastic Sea:https://www.pektis.com/fintasticsea Make sure to join our Discord for playtests:   / discord   Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes!   / pektis.studio  . BGM Credit:https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/di... #gamedesign #indiegame #playtesting #tabletopgames #Pektis #Essen #Spiel #Boardgame #Brettspiel #Games #Bgg #Boardgamegeek #Developer #Convention #fun #cool #tabletop #table #game #art #creative #relaxing #dice #funny #card #tcg #pokemon #monopoly #chess #risk #warhammer #stream #video #geek #board #tabletop #top10 #gaming #review #lets #play #letsplay #react #unbox #unboxing #drawing #germany #german #china #design #vine #everdell #music #edit #yt #twitch #insta #instagram #messe #gamefound #youtube #collection #artsy #kickstarter #tiktok #cascadia #everdell #mtg #yugioh#boardgame #gamedesign #hiddenroles #psychology #boardgamedesign #werewolf #secrethitler