How to win The Traitors, according to psychology experts
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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.
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.
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 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...
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.