Episodes
Andrew and special guest Navean discuss the Minstrel, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Minstrel's ability is: "When a Minion dies by execution, all other players (except Travellers) are drunk until dusk tomorrow." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 03/21/22
Andrew and special guest Steven Medway, designer of Blood on the Clocktower, discuss the Courtier, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Courtier's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose a character: they are drunk for 3 nights & 3 days." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in...
Published 03/08/22
Andrew and special guest Nicky discuss the Devil's Advocate, a Minion from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Devil's Advocate's ability is: "Each night, choose a living player (different to last night): if executed tomorrow, they don't die." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 02/22/22
Andrew and special guest Kohav discuss the Exorcist, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Exorcist's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player (different to last night): the Demon, if chosen, learns who you are & doesn't wake tonight." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three...
Published 01/25/22
Andrew and special guest Edd discuss the Pukka, a Demon from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Pukka's ability is: "Each night, choose a player: they are poisoned. The previously poisoned player dies then becomes healthy." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for...
Published 01/10/22
Andrew and special guest Andrew discuss the Goon, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Goon's ability is: "Each night, the 1st player to choose you with their ability is drunk until dusk. You become their alignment." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies...
Published 12/27/21
Andrew and special guest Aggie discuss the Gossip, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Gossip's ability is: "Each day, you may make a public statement. Tonight, if it was true, a player dies." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as,...
Published 12/14/21
Andrew and special guest Mike discuss the Innkeeper, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Innkeeper's ability is: "Each night*, choose 2 players: they cannot die tonight, but 1 is drunk until dusk." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as,...
Published 11/30/21
Andrew and special guest Habby discuss the Tea Lady, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Tea Lady's ability is: "If both your alive neighbors are good, they can't die." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 11/15/21
Andrew and special guests Capelli and Pat discuss Bad Moon Rising as a whole, and how it differs from Trouble Brewing and Sects and Violets. This is the first episode of a new season!  The coming episodes will each focus on a different character from Bad Moon Rising, getting back into our normal rhythm of character discussions.  However, we wanted to have this episode first to set a baseline for the whole edition, so that each individual episode can assume some degree of familiarity with the...
Published 11/02/21
Andrew discusses things that were missed in previous episodes, and general strategies that weren't quite stated.  Special guest Kendra joins for a quick re-examination of Evil Twin strategies in light of new rules! Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is (usually) about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and...
Published 10/19/21
Andrew and special guests Brian and Ben Finney discuss the Bone Collector and the Deviant, Travelers from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Bone Collector's ability is: "Once per game, at night*, choose a dead player: they regain their ability until dusk." The Deviant's ability is: "If you were funny today, you can not be exiled." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium...
Published 10/04/21
Andrew and special guests Edd Gabriel and James Capelli discuss the Harlot and the Butcher, Travelers from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Harlot's ability is: "Each night*, choose a living player: if they agree, you learn their character, but you both might die." The Butcher's ability is: "Each day, after the 1st execution, you may nominate again." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower...
Published 09/21/21
Andrew and special guest Jack discuss the Barista, a Traveler from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Barista's ability is: "Each night, until dusk, 1) A player becomes sober, healthy & gets true info, or 2) Their ability works twice. They learn which." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three...
Published 09/07/21
Andrew and special guests Kohava and Capelli discuss the Fang Gu, a Demon from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Fang Gu's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player: they die. The 1st Outsider this kills becomes an evil Fang Gu & you die instead. [+1 Outsider]" Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character...
Published 08/24/21
Andrew and special guest Nicky discuss the Witch, a Minion from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Witch's ability is: "Each night, choose a player: if they nominate tomorrow, they die. If just 3 players live, you lose this ability." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 08/09/21
Andrew and special guest Kendra discuss the Sweetheart, an Outsider from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Sweetheart's ability is: "If you die, 1 player is drunk from now on." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 07/27/21
Andrew and special guest Justin discuss the Seamstress, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Seamstress's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose 2 players (not yourself): you learn if they are the same alignment." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 07/12/21
Andrew and special guest Brian discuss the Town Crier, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Town Crier's ability is: "Each night*, you learn if a Minion nominated today." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 06/29/21
Andrew and special guest Kat discuss the Oracle, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Oracle's ability is: "Each night*, you learn how many dead players are evil." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 06/15/21
Andrew and special guest Brandon discuss the No Dashii, a Demon from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The No Dashii's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player: they die. Your 2 Townsfolk neighbors are poisoned." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as,...
Published 05/31/21
Andrew and special guest Aggie discuss the Sage, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Sage's ability is: "If the Demon kills you, you learn that it is 1 of 2 players." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 05/18/21
Andrew and special guest Julian discuss the Juggler, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower that is named after Julian himself! The Juggler's ability is: "On your 1st day, publicly guess up to 5 player's characters. That night, you learn how many you got correct." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the...
Published 05/03/21
Andrew and special guest Edd Gabriel discuss the Pit Hag, a Minion from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Pit Hag's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player & a character they become (if not-in-play). If a Demon is made, deaths tonight are arbitrary." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three...
Published 04/19/21
Andrew and special guest other Andrew discuss the Philosopher, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Philosopher's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose a good character: gain that ability. If this character is in play, they are drunk." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three...
Published 04/06/21