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Witch Hunt
2016
Rules assistance for Witch Hunt
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- 30–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Witch Hunt is a board game released in 2016 for 7–22 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Kyle Brockman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Witch hunt is a large-group social deduction game (like Werewolf or Mafia) for 7-22 players. A group of Villagers must find and lynch the Witches among them during the day, while the Witches kill a target every night. Unlike similar games, dead players on both teams continue to influence the game. Additionally, each player has a unique character with a simple ability--including the Witches. This means the abilities of the Witch team varies wildly game-to-game.
Editions
- WitchHuntenChocolate Pi Games, Level 99 Games2016
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Publishers
- Level 99 Games
- Chocolate Pi Games
Questions and answers
Witch Hunt supports 7–22 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 Witch Hunt is 30–90 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 Witch Hunt for ages 13 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.
Witch Hunt has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Witch Hunt belongs to these categories: Party Game, Print & Play, and Deduction. 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 Witch Hunt are: Kyle Brockman. 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 Witch Hunt 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.