Beginners (6-7 years old): (focus: belonging + safe discussion):

Roles: Lambs, Hidden Wolf, Visible Wolf, Shepherd only.

• Short day discussions (2-3 minutes).
• Use sentence stems on the board.
• Community Stars are emphasized more than “winning.”

Advanced learners (8-9 years old):

Add one new role that supports community (not chaos):

Guardian Dog (optional)

• Once per game, can protect one player from being stolen at night.
• Teaches responsibility and care (“I protect someone vulnerable.”)

Experts (9–10 years old): (older / emotionally ready group):

Add:

Healer (optional)

• Can bring back one stolen player once per game (still doesn’t reveal roles).
• Or “Mediator” who can allow two players to speak calmly after tension.
• These roles are chosen to strengthen connectedness, not increase betrayal.