
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,130
- BGG rating
- 8.1
The Witcher: Legacy
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2027

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The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt is an expansion for The Witcher: Old World released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Łukasz Woźniak and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race.
Some Monsters are so powerful and fierce that they spread fear and destruction city after city. Killing such a dangerous beast would turn any witcher into a living legend. But not any witcher can accomplish such a daring task! This expansion includes 7 huge miniatures, 7 monster Cards with other special tokens, and Cards. With that expansion there is a big monster moving through the Continent, sowing terror and destruction. Witchers train, hunt monsters, and strive to prepare for a final enemy. Killing a Legendary Monster is the only way to win the game. Gameplay and components overview: - Each of these Monsters is a huge miniature with a special, Large Monster Card that explains its unique abilities and attacks. - There is also a set of 20 new Combat Cards, used only in the fight against a Legendary Monster. - This Expansion contains a set of Legendary Hunt Cards that will move it around the map and give players the opportunity to gather information while preparing for the fight. - Legendary Monster appears on the map from the beginning of the game, will move around the map, and leave destruction behind, represented by special Tokens. Witchers will be able to prepare for the final fight from the very beginning, but they also need to train and hunt other monsters. Expansion compatibility: - It works with standard game and basic solo mode. - It doesn’t work with Wild Hunt, which already has boss miniatures that you choose from. - It can be combined with all Modes from the Monster Trail. - You can use Mages, Lost Mount, as well as Adventure Pack while adding Legendary Hunt. —Kickstarter summary
The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt supports 1–5 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 The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt is 90–150 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 The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt for ages 14 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.
The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race. 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 The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt are: Łukasz Woźniak. 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 The Witcher: Old World – Legendary Hunt as an expansion for The Witcher: Old World. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Witcher: Old World to use it. Check that your edition of The Witcher: Old World is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.