How to win The Traitors, according to psychology experts

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How to win The Traitors, according to psychology experts
Author: Nicole Vassell
Published: Jan, 08 2025 15:41

A guide on how to play a perfect strategic game on the BBC show, for both Traitors and Faithfuls. We might only be in January, but The Traitors has already secured its place in 2025’s TV hall of fame. The third season of the Scotland-based BBC One competition show has dominated group chats, headlines and social media trends since it began.

 [Minah is proving to be this year’s most popular Traitor]
Image Credit: The Independent [Minah is proving to be this year’s most popular Traitor]

Watching cocky Traitors torpedo their own game and Faithfuls consistently mistaking their fellow Faithfuls for theor opponents has the nation rapt. But there are plenty of viewers who are watching every episode with the belief that they could play a better game themselves – whether a Traitor or a Faithful.

 [Kasim is a struggling Faithful on ‘The Traitors’]
Image Credit: The Independent [Kasim is a struggling Faithful on ‘The Traitors’]

So what is the correct way to play the game and walk away with a share of £120,000, regardless of your role? We spoke to experts in behaviour, psychology and human deception to find out how to win The Traitors. Anyone looking to apply for season four, you are welcome….

 [‘The Traitors’ has had its fair share of shocks so far]
Image Credit: The Independent [‘The Traitors’ has had its fair share of shocks so far]

The Traitors operate in a small group, evading the suspicions of the Faithful contestants to save themselves from banishment, while also making clever decisions about which innocent contestant to murder each night. Here are four tips from professionals in human behaviour on how to play the best Traitor game...

 [Jaz had the right suspicions on ‘The Traitors’ series two]
Image Credit: The Independent [Jaz had the right suspicions on ‘The Traitors’ series two]

Read the room. According to Dr Sören Henrich, a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University, it’s not just about having a good story and sticking to it. To be a good Traitor, a player has to know how to adjust their story and perspective depending on who they’re speaking to.

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