# Destinies: Witchwood ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.3 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-3 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 90-150 min - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Karol Górniak - **Artists**: Cezary Szymański, David Kovačič, Magdalena Leszczyńska - **Publishers**: Lucky Duck Games, Geekach LLC, Grimspire, Hobby World, Mosaico Jogos - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Map Addition, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling ## Verdict If you're already a fan of 'Destinies' and crave more story and impactful choices, 'Witchwood' is the perfect expansion to dive deep into new dark tales.Engaging new scenariosRich and deep narrativeChoices with lasting impactMore folklore and mysteryImmersive app experienceRequires 'Destinies' base gameStory focus might not appeal to allPotential for downtime between turnsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Hey board game enthusiasts! If you're already a fan of 'Destinies', get ready for another dose of adventure with 'Destinies: Witchwood'. This expansion dives headfirst into new scenarios, packed with characters, monsters, and plots inspired by folklore. You know that competitive, narrative game that blends a board game with a super immersive app? Well, 'Witchwood' takes that to another level! At the heart of 'Destinies' is the pursuit of your own destiny. Each player chooses a character with two possible 'Destinies' and races to fulfill one of them before the others. In 'Witchwood', you'll continue to hone your skills, collect essential items, complete challenging quests, and lose yourself in thousands of words of rich and engaging narrative. But here's the kicker: your choices in one scenario can have a massive impact on the game world, drastically altering the environment and even influencing future scenarios. It's like the game reacts to your decisions, creating an even more personalized and consequence-filled experience. Get ready to explore, discover, and shape your own dark fairy tale! ## How to Play Game Objective In Destinies: Witchwood, players are explorers traversing the Witchwood in search of treasure, adventure, and secrets. The main goal is to complete the campaign, which consists of four scenarios played in the suggested order. Each scenario presents an independent story, but actions taken in one scenario can influence the next. To win, the group must meet the victory conditions set in each scenario, which typically involve collecting items, resolving encounters, and reaching specific points of interest. Setup 1. Set up the board according to the current scenario, placing the 45 map tiles as indicated in the Destinies Basic Rules manual. 2. Distribute the miniatures (14) among the players, each receiving one to represent their character. 3. Prepare the card deck: 12 Destiny Cards 55 Item Cards 12 Bound Cards 4. Place the tokens and markers as instructed in the Basic Rules manual (e.g., trade markers, points of interest, etc.). 5. Distribute initial items to the players if the scenario requires it. 6. Choose the first scenario of the campaign and start the game. Game Flow The flow of Destinies: Witchwood follows the basic Destinies structure, with specific additions from the expansion. Each player’s turn consists of the following phases, in the order indicated by the manual: Travel – The player may move their miniature across the map, interacting with Points of Interest (POI) that allow mazes or travel. If they choose to travel, they can follow a path to another location, potentially encountering encounters along the way. Encounters – While traveling, the player may run into encounters. Some require skill checks; others offer benefits. For example, encountering a Wandering Merchant requires the player to set aside a Trade Stack and may trade cards. POI Interaction – If the player arrives at a non-travel POI, they can explore mazes, collect rewards, or solve challenges. Maintenance – At the end of the turn, the player performs maintenance actions, such as discarding excess cards or updating markers. The game progresses by alternating player turns until an end‑game condition is met (see section 5). Actions and How to Play During your turn, the player can perform the following actions, as described in the manual: Explore – Move the miniature to a new location on the map, potentially interacting with POI. Travel – If the POI allows, choose a connected destination and follow the path. The player may continue traveling for the rest of the turn. Resolve Encounters – When encountering an encounter, perform the required checks or accept benefits. Use Item Cards – Play item cards to gain advantages, such as clearing paths or gaining resources. Interact with Maze POI – Choose paths in mazes, remembering that some lead to dead ends. Trade with Wandering Merchant – If you encounter a merchant, set aside a Trade Stack and trade cards. Actions are limited by the number of movement points available in the turn, which can be altered by cards or events. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when one of the following conditions occurs, according to the manual: All campaign scenarios have been completed. A player meets the specific victory condition of a scenario. A player meets the defeat condition (e.g., losing all miniatures). To calculate scoring, refer to the scoring table for each scenario in the Destinies Basic Rules manual. Generally, points are awarded for: Collecting specific items. Completing challenges at POI. Resolving favorable encounters. Reaching final points of interest. The player or team with the highest score at the end of the campaign wins. Tips for Winning Plan your routes – Use the list of connected destinations to choose paths that maximize discovery of new locations and avoid dead ends. Memorize the mazes – Remember the paths you’ve already explored to avoid repeating choices and uncover new rewards on future visits. Manage your trade cards – Take advantage of encounters with Wandering Merchants to trade cards that are useful for your current strategy. ## FAQ ### Do I need the 'Destinies' base game to play Witchwood? Yes, 'Destinies: Witchwood' is an expansion and requires the 'Destinies' base game to play. It adds new scenarios and elements to the original experience. ### How many players can participate in a game of Witchwood? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, allowing 1 to 3 players to adventure together or solo through the new scenarios. ### What is the average playtime for a game with this expansion? 'Witchwood' games follow the base game's duration, typically ranging from 90 to 150 minutes, depending on the scenario and the number of players. ### Does the game's complexity change with the expansion? The expansion doesn't drastically increase rules complexity but adds more narrative depth and choices with consequences, maintaining the base game's original weight of 2/5 (light-medium). ### What makes 'Witchwood' different from other 'Destinies' expansions? 'Witchwood' stands out for how player decisions in one scenario can permanently alter the world and affect future scenarios, creating a more interconnected and reactive campaign. ### Who is this expansion for? It's perfect for those who already enjoy the narrative experience of 'Destinies' and are looking for more content, with a greater focus on folklore-inspired stories and the thrill of seeing their choices impact the journey long-term. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5059802&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6079885&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 32.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5144248&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 32.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6720041&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 33.71 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5191810&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 33.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6240060&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5194393&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6883931&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.38 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6841640&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.11 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5139672&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/44289/destinies-witchwood?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com