The Hourglass

v1.0.0

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Djinn

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Characters

Townsfolk

Investigator
You start knowing that 1 of 2 players is a particular Minion.
Washerwoman
You start knowing that 1 of 2 players is a particular Townsfolk.
Clockmaker
You start knowing how many steps from the Demon to its nearest Minion.
Empath
Each night, you learn how many of your 2 alive neighbours are evil.
Mathematician
Each night, you learn how many players' abilities worked abnormally (since dawn) due to another character's ability.
Dreamer
Each night, choose a player (not yourself or Travellers): you learn 1 good and 1 evil character, 1 of which is correct.
Fortune Teller
Each night, choose 2 players: you learn if either is a Demon. There is a good player that registers as a Demon to you.
Oracle
Each night*, you learn how many dead players are evil.
Undertaker
Each night*, you learn which character died by execution today.
Seamstress
Once per game, at night, choose 2 players (not yourself): you learn if they are the same alignment.
Juggler
On your 1st day, publicly guess up to 5 players' characters. That night, you learn how many you got correct.
Amnesiac
You do not know what your ability is. Each day, privately guess what it is: you learn how accurate you are.
Ravenkeeper
If you die at night, you are woken to choose a player: you learn their character.

Outsider

Hermit
You have all Outsider abilities. [-0 or -1 Outsider]
Recluse
You might register as evil & as a Minion or Demon, even if dead.
Sweetheart
When you die, 1 player is drunk from now on.
Mutant
If you are "mad" about being an Outsider, you might be executed.

Minion

Spy
Each night, you see the Grimoire. You might register as good & as a Townsfolk or Outsider, even if dead.
Cerenovus
Each night, choose a player & a good character: they are "mad" they are this character tomorrow, or might be executed.
Marionette
You think you are a good character but you are not. The Demon knows who you are. [You neighbour the Demon]
Summoner
You get 3 bluffs. On the 3rd night, choose a player: they become an evil Demon of your choice. [No Demon]

Demon

No Dashii
Each night*, choose a player: they die. Your 2 Townsfolk neighbours are poisoned.
Imp
Each night*, choose a player: they die. If you kill yourself this way, a Minion becomes the Imp.
Vortox
Each night*, choose a player: they die. Townsfolk abilities yield false info. Each day, if no-one is executed, evil wins.
Lord of Typhon
Each night*, choose a player: they die. [Evil characters are in a line. You are in the middle. +1 Minion. -? to +? Outsiders]

Fabled & Loric

Djinn
Use the Djinn's special rule. All players know what it is.

Night order

First night

1
D
Dusk
Start the Night Phase.
2
M
Minion Info
If there are 7 or more players, wake all Minions: Show the THIS IS THE DEMON token. Point to the Demon. Show THESE ARE YOUR MINIONS token. Point to the other Minions.
3
D
Demon Info
If there are 7 or more players, wake the Demon. Show the Demon token. Show all Minions. Show the THESE CHARACTERS ARE NOT IN PLAY token. Show 3 not-in-play good character tokens.
4
Marionette
Select one of the good players next to the Demon and place the Is the Marionette reminder token. Wake the Demon and show them the Marionette.
5
Cerenovus
The Cerenovus points to a player, then to a character on their sheet. Wake that player. Show the 'This character selected you' card, then the Cerenovus token. Show the selected character token. If the player is not mad about being that character tomorrow, they can be executed.
6
Amnesiac
Decide the Amnesiac's entire ability. If the Amnesiac's ability causes them to wake tonight: Wake the Amnesiac and run their ability.
7
Washerwoman
Show the character token of a Townsfolk in play. Point to two players, one of which is that character.
8
Investigator
Show the character token of a Minion in play. Point to two players, one of which is that character.
9
Empath
Show the finger signal (0, 1, 2) for the number of evil alive neighbours of the Empath.
10
Fortune Teller
The Fortune Teller points to two players. Give the head signal (nod yes, shake no) for whether one of those players is the Demon.
11
Clockmaker
Show the hand signal for the number (1, 2, 3, etc.) of places from Demon to closest Minion.
12
Dreamer
The Dreamer points to a player. Show 1 good and 1 evil character token; one of these is correct.
13
Seamstress
The Seamstress either shows a 'no' head signal, or points to two other players. If the Seamstress chose players , nod 'yes' or shake 'no' for whether they are of same alignment.
14
Spy
Show the Grimoire to the Spy for as long as they need.
15
Mathematician
Show the hand signal for the number (0, 1, 2, etc.) of players whose ability malfunctioned due to other abilities.
16
D
Dawn
Wait for a few seconds. End the Night Phase.

Other nights

1
D
Dusk
Start the Night Phase.
2
Cerenovus
The Cerenovus points to a player, then to a character on their sheet. Wake that player. Show the 'This character selected you' card, then the Cerenovus token. Show the selected character token. If the player is not mad about being that character tomorrow, they can be executed.
3
Imp
The Imp points to a player. That player dies. If the Imp chose themselves: Replace the character of 1 alive minion with a spare Imp token. Show the 'You are' card, then the Imp token.
4
No Dashii
The No Dashii points to a player. That player dies.
5
Vortox
The Vortox points to a player. That player dies.
6
Sweetheart
Choose a player that is drunk.
7
Amnesiac
If the Amnesiac's ability causes them to wake tonight: Wake the Amnesiac and run their ability.
8
Ravenkeeper
If the Ravenkeeper died tonight: The Ravenkeeper points to a player. Show that player’s character token.
9
Empath
Show the finger signal (0, 1, 2) for the number of evil neighbours.
10
Fortune Teller
The Fortune Teller points to two players. Show the head signal (nod 'yes', shake 'no') for whether one of those players is the Demon.
11
Undertaker
If a player was executed today: Show that player’s character token.
12
Dreamer
The Dreamer points to a player. Show 1 good and 1 evil character token; one of these is correct.
13
Oracle
Show the hand signal for the number (0, 1, 2, etc.) of dead evil players.
14
Seamstress
If the Seamstress has not yet used their ability: the Seamstress either shows a 'no' head signal, or points to two other players. If the Seamstress chose players , nod 'yes' or shake 'no' for whether they are of same alignment.
15
Juggler
If today was the Juggler’s first day: Show the hand signal for the number (0, 1, 2, etc.) of 'Correct' markers. Remove markers.
16
Spy
Show the Grimoire to the Spy for as long as they need.
17
Mathematician
Show the hand signal for the number (0, 1, 2, etc.) of players whose ability malfunctioned due to other abilities.
18
D
Dawn
Wait for a few seconds. End the Night Phase.

Hermit, Summoner, Lord of Typhon, Djinn don't have night-order data in BOTChub yet — check the printed script or Script Tool for exact placement.

Jinxes

Marionette & Summoner
If there would be a Marionette in play, they enter play after the Demon & must start as their neighbor.
Summoner & Lord of Typhon
If a Lord of Typhon is summoned, they must neighbor a Minion & their other neighbor becomes an evil Minion.
Summoner & Clockmaker
The Summoner registers as the Demon to the Clockmaker.
Mathematician & Marionette
The Mathematician learns if the Marionette's ability yielded false info or failed to work properly.