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Clumsy Witch
2011
Rules assistance for Clumsy Witch
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Clumsy Witch is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Markus Nikisch, Sabine Kubesch, and Laura Walk and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Memory.
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About the game
The Clumsy Witch has brewed ten potions. Each potion contains twelve ingredients - but unfortunately, she forgot one ingredient in each potion and put one in twice. The potions (large tiles) are placed on the track on the game board, the witch is put anywhere between two potions. Now a die is rolled. It determines how many steps the witch should go forward - but she doesn't actually move. Instead, each player calculates in his/her head where she should land, then looks at the next potion. The first player who can tell which ingredient is missing scores a point. When the players are familiar with the system, various difficulty levels can be added by rolling more than one die: - One die to determine the movement direction - One die to determine whether the witch looks in the cauldron ahead or the one behind - One die to determine whether the witch is used or the fox - who always does the opposite of what the dice say (including finding out which ingredient is used twice instead of missing) The more dice are in play, the trickier it is. Another way to increase the difficulty is to use the dice cup and only leave the dice visible for a short moment. The first player to collect a certain number of points is the winner. (User summary by HilkMAN)
Mechanics
Publishers
- HABA
Questions and answers
Clumsy Witch supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Clumsy Witch is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Clumsy Witch for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Clumsy Witch has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Clumsy Witch belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Clumsy Witch are: Markus Nikisch, Sabine Kubesch, and Laura Walk. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Clumsy Witch as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.