# The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Łukasz Woźniak
- **Artists**: Ade Smith, Ala Kapustka, Anna Podedworna, Bartłomiej Gaweł, Bogna Gawrońska, Bryan Sola, Damien Mammoliti, Dawid Bartłomiejczyk, Diego de Almeida Peres, Grafit Studio, Karol Bem, Katarzyna Bekus, Katarzyna Malinowska, Lorenzo Mastroianni, Maciej Laszkiewicz, Manuel Castañón, Marek Madej, Michał Długaj, Nemanja Stankovic, Nika Bartkowska, Sandra Chlewińska, Valeriy Vegera, Yamandú Daniel Orce
- **Publishers**: CD Projekt RED, Go On Board, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing, Geekach LLC, Gen-X Games (GenX), Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Travel, Video Game Theme
- **Mechanics**: Card Play Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Open Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Race, Role Playing, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you love The Witcher: Old World but missed a more collaborative approach, this expansion is a perfect fit! Get ready for an epic adventure against the Wild Hunt.Innovative cooperative modeComplete solo experienceDynamic simultaneous movementEpic Eredin combatNew monsters and challengesRequires base gameIncreases complexityLonger play timeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Brace yourself, witcher! The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt expansion is here to turn your world upside down, introducing a brand-new cooperative mode and an immersive solo experience. Forget the lonely hunt for trophies; now, you and your fellow witchers will need to join forces to face the fearsome Wild Hunt. Rumors of ghostly riders in the night sky, missing children, and impending plagues are spreading, and the threat is real: warriors from another dimension are on the loose. This expansion radically changes the base game's dynamic. Instead of individual turns, all players move simultaneously across the board, adding an extra layer of collaborative planning and strategy. Meeting another witcher no longer means a duel, but rather an opportunity to train together, exchange gold, potions, and vital information about the monsters lurking in the area. Each round, the Wild Hunt summons new beasts and Hounds, attacking players and moving across the map, keeping the pressure constant. The climax of the adventure? An epic confrontation against one of the Wild Hunt's most powerful warriors, the fearsome Eredin. All witchers participate in this final battle, combining their skills to overcome Eredin's unique and devastating attacks. It's a race against time and a test of teamwork to save the Old World!

## How to Play
Game Objective  
In The Witcher: Old World - Wild Hunt, players take on the roles of witchers who must face the dreaded Wild Hunt, a ghostly procession that spreads fear and destruction across the world. The main objective is to defeat the Wild Hunt in an epic battle that occurs after the final round. During the game, players complete missions, fight against Cerberus and other monsters, and strengthen their characters for the final confrontation. If the players manage to defeat the Wild Hunt before everyone is knocked out, they win together. Otherwise, everyone loses.  

Setup  
The game setup follows the basic rules of The Witcher: Old World, with some specific changes for the expansion:  
  
  There is no Trophy Track, as obtaining trophies is not a victory condition.  
  Players use the Wild Hunt aid cards instead of the basic game's aid cards.  
  Place the Mission Tokens next to the board.  
  Choose the Round Counter Board corresponding to the number of players and place the Counter Token on the "1" space.  
  Use the Wild Hunt Exploration and Event Cards instead of the basic game's cards.  
  Choose the Wild Hunt member to be faced and place their card next to the board.  
  Place the Cerberus miniatures and the Wild Hunt Shield Tokens near the board.  
  Choose the difficulty level, which determines the number of monsters and Wild Hunt shields.  
  

Game Flow  
The game is divided into rounds, each with four phases:  
  
  Phase I: Players perform movements and actions, including fighting Cerberus.  
  Phase II: Players can fight monsters or meditate.  
  Phase III: Players draw new cards for their hands.  
  Phase IV: A new monster or Cerberus appears, and the Wild Hunt moves, activating its special ability.  
  
The game ends after the 7th or 8th round, depending on the number of players, with the final battle against the Wild Hunt.  

Actions and How to Play  
During the game, players can perform various actions:  
  
  Movement: Move across the board to explore locations and find monsters or missions.  
  Location Actions: Perform specific actions for each location, except if a Cerberus or the Wild Hunt is present.  
  Combat: Face monsters or Cerberus to reduce the Wild Hunt's shields.  
  Meditation: Recover cards and prepare for future battles.  
  Exploration: Follow the instructions on the Wild Hunt Exploration Cards to complete missions or make group decisions.  
  

End of Game and Scoring  
The game ends after the final round, when players face the Wild Hunt in a final battle. To win, players must defeat the Wild Hunt before everyone is knocked out. If all players are knocked out during the final battle, everyone loses. There is no scoring, only collective victory or defeat.  

Tips for Winning  
  
  Strengthen yourself during the game: Complete missions and fight monsters to improve your attributes and prepare for the final confrontation.  
  Work as a team: Help other players during battles to reduce the Wild Hunt's shields more quickly.  
  Manage your resources: Use your cards and shields wisely to survive the Wild Hunt's attacks.

## FAQ
### How many players does The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt expansion support?
The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt expansion supports 1 to 5 players, introducing a full cooperative mode and a robust solo experience for those who enjoy playing alone.

### What is the average playtime for a game with this expansion?
Games with the Wild Hunt expansion tend to be longer than the base game, ranging from 90 to 150 minutes, depending on the number of players and the strategy adopted.

### Is this expansion very complex?
With a BGG complexity weight of 3.2/5, the expansion adds new strategic layers and rules to the base game, making it a bit more complex, but still accessible for experienced players.

### Do I need the base game The Witcher: Old World to play this expansion?
Yes, The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt is an expansion and requires the base game The Witcher: Old World to be played, as it adds new modes and elements to the original experience.

### What are the main distinguishing features of this expansion?
The big highlights are the cooperative mode, where witchers work together against the Wild Hunt, the simultaneous player movement, and the epic final confrontation against Eredin, which significantly changes the game's dynamic.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
It is highly recommended for fans of the base game who are looking for a more collaborative experience, a greater challenge, and an even deeper immersion into the Witcher universe, whether playing with friends or solo.

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