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Gathering of the Wicked
2021
Rules assistance for Gathering of the Wicked
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 6–12 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 6 players
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Gathering of the Wicked is a board game released in 2021 for 6–12 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Philippe des Pallières and Hervé Marly and its main mechanics are Hidden Roles.
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About the game
Imagine a dark and desolate realm, filled only with chaos and misfortune, where only the truly evil and most powerful villains can survive and thrive. In a world where everyone is wicked, is there anyone you can really trust? In Gathering of the Wicked, based on Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, you play as a Disney villain such as Maleficent, Hades, or Captain Hook who is gathering in a dark realm with various henchmen. There, two teams fight for control, alternating between day and night phases. Each night, the villains wake up one by one and use their unique abilities to chase their objectives. Each day, the gathering debates and tries to unmask the traitors amongst them, but since no one knows which team other players are on, trusting each other will be tricky, and bluffing will be their best route to dominance within their new surroundings. While each role is known by the other players, every character also has a "secret alignment" that determines their objective — making it even trickier to know who to trust! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Zygomatic
Questions and answers
Gathering of the Wicked supports 6–12 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 Gathering of the Wicked is 30 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 Gathering of the Wicked for ages 10 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.
Gathering of the Wicked has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Gathering of the Wicked belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hidden Roles. 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 Gathering of the Wicked are: Philippe des Pallières and Hervé Marly. 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 Gathering of the Wicked 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.