# The Witches

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #5165
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Martin Wallace
- **Artists**: Peter Dennis
- **Publishers**: Treefrog Games, Devir, IELLO, Mayfair Games, Paladium Games, PHALANX, Rexhry, Zvezda
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Events, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Stat Check Resolution

## Verdict
Discworld fans and thematic game lovers will adore this blend of cooperation and competition with quintessential British humor.Total immersion in Pratchett's universeVaried and engaging mechanicsIconic characters bursting with personalityFlexibility: play solo, coop, or competitiveLanguage dependent (needs translation)Can feel chaotic for strategic gamersNiche theme – less appeal for non-Discworld fansFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In The Witches: A Discworld Game, you step into Terry Pratchett's magical and hilarious world as a witch-in-training in Lancre. Your job? Handle everything from sick pigs to elf invasions using a peculiar mix of magic, reverse psychology (the famous 'headology'), and of course, a nice cuppa tea. The game blends cooperation and competition: while everyone must work together to prevent disasters, each witch wants to prove they're the best. The board is packed with iconic characters like Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, ready to lend a hand (or a broom). With mechanics ranging from dice rolls to crisis management, every game is a unique adventure. And when things get tough, nothing beats a tea break! Playable solo, cooperatively, or with a dash of rivalry – perfect for Discworld fans or anyone who loves thematic games oozing with personality.

## FAQ
### Player count?
1-4 witch trainees. Solo mode is well implemented!

### Playtime?
About 90 minutes – enough time to save Lancre a few times over.

### Is it complex?
Medium weight (1.66/5 on BGG). Rules have nuances, but the theme aids immersion.

### Need Discworld knowledge?
No, but fans will spot jokes and characters. The rulebook explains the setting.

### Cool components?
Event cards, crisis tokens, and character minis – all thematic!

### Who's it for?
Those who love thematic co-ops or are Pratchett fans. Not for purist eurogamers.

### Kid-friendly?
Ages 12+ due to reading and some mechanics. Light humor, nothing inappropriate.

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