25th Century Games Witchcraft! Strategy Card Game for Ages 14+ and 1 Player

As the midnight bell tolls through the streets of Wildegrens, the villagers hurriedly shutter their windows, anxiously shielding themselves from the encroaching darkness. Shadows glide silently through the night—across the old battlefield, through sprawling fields, and into the encompassing forest. Danger looms for this isolated village, marked by failing crops, dying livestock, and an unsettling number of missing villagers. Fear grips the townsfolk, and while a few courageous women take a stand against this pervasive dread, rumors swirl that they may have struck bargains with the devil.

In the dim light behind the old schoolhouse, two witches exchange knowing nods before extinguishing their lantern and slipping into the waiting darkness of the woods. Thus begins the adventure of Witchcraft!, a fast-paced solitaire game that invites you into a fantastical realm where magic is tangible and monsters lurk around every corner. Building on the hidden and revealed mechanics of Resist!, players must carefully choose when to wield magic to confront the challenges ahead, all the while risking exposure to their fellow villagers, who may brand them witches deserving of imprisonment.

As you embark on missions and vanquish foes, your goal is to sway the villagers’ opinions—that magic, when used responsibly, is not inherently evil. The outcome rests in the hands of a jury, comprised of three jurors, whose convictions are unwavering. Will you be able to persuade them of your intentions? Or will darkness consume both you and the village?

At the game's onset, you’ll form your coven from a deck representing various witch families. By picking multiple witches from the same family, you strengthen their combined powers. Each family specializes in different game tasks—whether unveiling challenges, boosting attack strengths, uncovering jurors’ biases, or capturing familiars to bolster your efforts. With eight unique jurors facing off against different villains—from the haunting Headless Horseman and the formidable Baba Yaga to a sinister Scarecrow and other malevolent beings—you must be vigilant.

During setup, you select a trio of jurors, their assigned missions, and the unique challenges they introduce. This choice offers a staggering 56 combinations—each providing a diverse array of challenges and adversaries to confront as you navigate the gameplay. But tread carefully: if you fail two missions or behold the loss of five villagers, the game is over. Even with successful mission completions, you must still face the jury trial, and your fate remains uncertain until the jurors’ convictions are revealed.

Indulge yourself in the unsettling ambiance of Wildegrens, a village grappling with uncertainty and shadows. Lead your coven of uniquely skilled witches as you traverse a world filled with tangible magic and lurking threats. Engage in quick, card-driven solitaire mechanics that demand strategic decision-making, determining precisely when to conjure spells to conquer obstacles while avoiding the watchful gaze of those who may imprison you.

Your mission is clear: fulfill your objectives and triumph over foes to demonstrate to the villagers that magic can be a force for good. Convince a jury that you stand as their protector against the encroaching darkness, or face the dreadful consequence for witchcraft. The path forward is fraught with challenges, but the choice to rise and defend the village is yours.

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