How to Play The Witcher: Old World – Wild Hunt

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:

1. There is no Trophy Track, as obtaining trophies is not a victory condition.
2. Players use the Wild Hunt aid cards instead of the basic game's aid cards.
3. Place the Mission Tokens next to the board.
4. Choose the Round Counter Board corresponding to the number of players and place the Counter Token on the "1" space.
5. Use the Wild Hunt Exploration and Event Cards instead of the basic game's cards.
6. Choose the Wild Hunt member to be faced and place their card next to the board.
7. Place the Cerberus miniatures and the Wild Hunt Shield Tokens near the board.
8. 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:

1. Phase I: Players perform movements and actions, including fighting Cerberus.
2. Phase II: Players can fight monsters or meditate.
3. Phase III: Players draw new cards for their hands.
4. 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.