
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,788
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Sewer Pirats
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2012

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Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak is an expansion for Witch's Brew released in 2008 for 3–5 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Andreas Pelikan and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
This small expansion adds three special victory point cards (4, 2 and 1 point) to the game. A player can get the highest available card if he has at least one of any sort of potion cards.
Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak supports 3–5 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 Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak is 45 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.
Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak are: Andreas Pelikan. 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 Wie verhext!: Der brodelnde Theriak as an expansion for Witch's Brew. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Witch's Brew to use it. Check that your edition of Witch's Brew is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.