The fantastically fun social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower is still in prototype, expected to release in early to mid 2022. But some of us can't wait!

Fortunately for eager fans, the Pandemonium Institute has announced they are happy for anyone to use do-it-yourself resources to make the physical game (called a “Grimoire”, the box loaded up with all components) provided we don't sell anything and don't use it for automated games.

This is intended to supplement official resources found via the Blood on the Clocktower site. I don't consider this to be a print-and-play suitable game; these are for only some of the game components.

Grimoire box

You'll need a large, sturdy box for the Grimoire. I've up-cycled an unwanted game that has a good deep rectangular box; this document is custom shaped to that. Print on single-sided A3 paper, and apply these panels to all exterior surfaces of the lid and tray. I then cover all that with protective adhesive-backed transparent film.

Grimoire box panels (19.0MiB, PDF) (2020-03-31)

Component boxes

There are so many components in this game it is wise to keep them organised into smaller containers, both for storage and during play.

Each edition gets a long box for its tokens (character, marker). There is an extra “Storyteller box” for the general components for Town Square (life token, vote token, name label), Grimoire (death shroud, information card, reminder token) and Fabled tokens (character, marker).

Print single-sided onto A3 paper, glue panels to each side of sturdy card (make sure to line up each side exactly), then cut, fold, and glue to form the boxes. These are sized to fit inside my custom Grimoire box.

A set of modular separators divide each long box into sections. Print the dividers onto thick card, cut and fold, and glue at the marked positions in the base of each box.

Component boxes for general components and each base edition (7.8MiB, PDF) (2020-04-191)

Character tokens

The web images are a good start, but are optimised for display on a pixel device, not printing to paper. The resolution is low, there's a useless shadow, the text is blurry, etc.

I've made these high-resolution tokens, rendered the icons, no shadow, and a more readable font. 47mm diameter tokens. Pages are A4 size.

Trouble Brewing character tokens (8.4MiB, PDF) (2021-06-19)
Sects and Violets character tokens (9.4MiB, PDF) (2021-05-26)
Bad Moon Rising character tokens (10.0MiB, PDF) (2021-01-01)
Traveller character tokens (6.4MiB, PDF) for all basic editions (2021-04-06)
Fabled character tokens (4.9MiB, PDF) (2021-09-12)

Grimoire tokens

All the tokens for the Grimoire (except characters): ability markers, alignment markers, info cards, death shrouds, night reminders.

A track to show the current day or night phase, by number.

Grimoire tokens for all basic editions, Travellers and Fabled (3.2MiB, PDF) (2021-11-04)

Two large cards (or one card double-sided) to declare, and pose for photos, which team won the game.

The 12 information card faces can be made single-sided (12 cards) or glued back to back double-sided (6 cards).

A brochure-like promotional card with a little detail about the game, to show to curious onlookers while a game is in progress.

Information cards and win cards (20.0MiB, PDF) (2020-07-04)

Town Square

I use a Town Square sized for the specific game board that I cannibalised; you may find it useful, but you also might want to re-size it.

The document is designed for a folding two-panel board. The front panels show the Town Square and a table of Character Counts for reference during the game. The rear panels show an overview of the game.

Town Square (19.3MiB, PDF) Double-sided, 350 × 480mm (two panels, 350 × 240mm) on A3 pages (2020-07-03)
Double-sided life tokens and vote tokens (219KiB, PDF) for 15 Residents and 5 Travellers (2019-09-03)

Reference

Rules explanation and setup

One-page rules explanation, in two variants.

First-person variant: The Storyteller reads the explanation aloud to the group. The second page is a bullet-point checklist of steps to set up the game from the beginning.
Third-person variant: A delegated assistant player reads the explanation aloud to the group. The second page is a reference sheet of Travellers and Character counts, to display under the Town Square.

A4, print two double-sided sheets for laminating. huawei+nxtal10+firmware+exclusive

Rules explanation and setup (1.7MiB, PDF) (2021-01-01)

When teaching the game these days, I use a rules explanation that differs in some places. See a detailed discussion of my custom rules explanation for the game. Ensure the dload folder is in the root

Character reference and night sheet

Character reference and night sheet, double-sided in a single document.

One document per edition:

Trouble Brewing (3.1MiB, PDF) or with blank background (2.7MiB, PDF) (2021-10-28)
Sects and Violets (2.6MiB, PDF) or with blank background (2.2MiB, PDF) (2021-04-06)
Bad Moon Rising (2.9MiB, PDF) or with blank background (2.5MiB, PDF) (2021-11-25)

Travellers and Fabled

Reference sheet for all Travellers and Fabled. Two pages, or print double-sided for a single sheet to laminate for everyone's use. Charge Device: Ensure your Mate 8 has at least 70% battery

Travellers and Fabled (12MiB, PDF) (2021-09-12)

Fixed — Huawei+nxtal10+firmware+exclusive

Ensure the dload folder is in the root of the microSD card and that the firmware version matches your device.

You cannot flash custom, regional, or unbranded firmware without an unlocked bootloader. This may require a paid service or authorized code if your Huawei account cannot generate one. Charge Device: Ensure your Mate 8 has at least 70% battery.

Disclaimer: Flashing firmware is done at your own risk. The author and publisher are not responsible for any damage to your device. To help you find the best firmware, let me know: What is your (Settings > About Phone)?

This requires unlocking the bootloader and using fastboot commands to flash boot.img , system.img , and cust.img directly to the device partitions. Where to Find Reliable NXT-AL10 Firmware

The NXT-AL10 is the Chinese variant of the Huawei Mate 8. Generally, this means it comes pre-installed with Chinese firmware, lacking Google Play Services, and packed with regional bloatware. "Exclusive" firmware usually refers to:

Flashing firmware, particularly "exclusive" or custom ROMs, is risky.

Finding exclusive, reliable, or specialized firmware—such as unbranded, developer-friendly, or specific region versions—can unlock the full potential of your NXT-AL10 (Chinese version). This guide covers everything you need to know about navigating the firmware landscape for this device. What Makes NXT-AL10 Firmware "Exclusive"?

A tool to find older or region-specific firmware files. Troubleshooting: Common NXT-AL10 Firmware Issues

Ensure the dload folder is in the root of the microSD card and that the firmware version matches your device.

This requires unlocking the bootloader and using fastboot commands to flash boot.img , system.img , and cust.img directly to the device partitions. Where to Find Reliable NXT-AL10 Firmware

Flashing firmware, particularly "exclusive" or custom ROMs, is risky.

A tool to find older or region-specific firmware files. Troubleshooting: Common NXT-AL10 Firmware Issues