{"product_id":"witch-hunt-1649","title":"Witch Hunt 1649","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWitch Hunt 1649\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for Ages 14 \u0026amp; up \u003cbr\u003e2-7 Players\u003cbr\u003e60 minutes playtime\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We are come to the dregs of days, where it is counted virtue to point out the imperfections of our brethren\" — Zachary Boyd, 1629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScotland, 1649 — The last decade has seen bouts of warfare, outbreaks of plague, and seismic political upheaval. The religious authorities are keen to stamp down on sinful behavior, and witch trials are gathering pace...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Witch Hunt 1649, players take on the role of neighbors in an East Lothian village. Players are allied in pairs, so gameplay blends competition and co-operation.* As players develop their holdings by buying assets from a shared pool, they must also monitor their welfare and reputation values as these values, along with support from allies, may be the only way they can weather accusations of witchcraft. Let your welfare or reputation drop too low — or get convicted of witchcraft — and it's game over!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe experience is anchored by immersive world-building, drawing players into the social, religious, and political tensions that shaped this volatile period. Fate cards give players scenarios to navigate, while assets can be used defensively or to attack other players. Optional story cards offer additional historical context, and each game will feature at least one witch trial in which accused players try to defend themselves against damning allegations. Gameplay is straightforward while still being moderately strategic. Be prepared for unruly livestock, belligerent neighbors, and tales of Satanic orgies brought to life through colorful quotations from historical records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Alliances are not present in two-player games and are optional in three-player games. In games with an odd number of players, one player will be unallied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA revised version of Witch Hunt 1649 will be available from Central Michigan University Press in 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/366500\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead More on Board Game Geek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartha McGill\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartha McGill\u003cbr\u003eAbigail Rylance\u003cbr\u003eBill Spytma\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Game Geek Category(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCard Game\u003cbr\u003eEducational\u003cbr\u003eParty Game\u003cbr\u003eRenaissance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Game Geek Mechanic(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlliances\u003cbr\u003eEvents\u003cbr\u003eNarrative Choice \/ Paragraph\u003cbr\u003eOnce-Per-Game Abilities\u003cbr\u003eOpen Drafting\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Elimination\u003cbr\u003eSet Collection\u003cbr\u003eTeam-Based Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Michigan University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080819814500,"sku":"WH-108a-109","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/0619\/7092\/files\/pic8959097.webp?v=1773789832","url":"https:\/\/store.gglehi.com\/products\/witch-hunt-1649","provider":"Game Grid - Lehi Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}