
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,214
- BGG rating
- 6.2
The Witches
2013
Rules assistance for The Witches
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.7/5
About the game
The Witches: A Discworld Game is the second of three games by Martin Wallace set in Terry Pratchett's Discworld, the first being Discworld: Ankh-Morpork. The Witches is set in the magically charged land of Lancre. Players take on the role of trainee witches, such as Tiffany Aching and Petulia Gristle, learning their craft and dealing with all the problems, both petty and serious, that life on Discworld can throw at them. A subtle blend of headology, magic and, of course, the all-important cup of tea will see our heroines tackle everything from a sick pig to a full-blown invasion of elves. Each player tries to be better at everything than the others, while also cooperating to prevent crises from escalating. Life can be tough for a young witch in Lancre. Fear not, however, as some of Terry Pratchett's most famous characters will be on hand to aid your quest. Along the way you'll meet Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, as well as a rich supporting cast of familiar faces from the Discworld series. When things get really tough and you feel you are turning "Black Aliss", you can always have a cup of tea with one of your fellow witches. The Witches can be played competitively, cooperatively, or solo.
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- Devir
- Rexhry
- Mayfair Games
- Zvezda
- IELLO
- Paladium Games
- Treefrog Games
- PHALANX
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for The Witches will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
The Witches supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for The Witches is 90 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists The Witches for ages 13 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of The Witches are: Martin Wallace.
The catalogue lists The Witches as a base game.
Rules assistant for The Witches
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