Artifacts, the first-ever mega-expansion to Ultimate Werewolf (and usable in other versions of Werewolf), brings the game into the 21st century by using ancient artifacts to propel the game forward.
Each player receives, in addition to their Ultimate Werewolf role card, their own Artifact card. They secretly look at that card, which features an artifact with a special power. At any time during the game, they may choose to reveal their Artifact card and use its special power.
Some artifacts, like the Cloak of the Prince, provide a direct benefit to the player with the artifact. Others, like the Cudgel of the Old Hag, impact other players. Still others, like the Ring of Truth, provide information about another player in the game. Some artifacts might not be beneficial to use right away, like the Claw of the Werewolf, but others, like the Ruby of Kismet, might prompt someone to reveal and activate an artifact immediately!
This addition provides a completely new layer to Ultimate Werewolf games, adding fresh strategies and tactics. Each game is different, with unique combinations of artifacts in play.