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Witch of Salem

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Witch of Salem

Witch of Salem

Image courtesy of Mayfair Games

Gameplay in Brief:

This cooperative board game, based on a series of novels by German author Wolfgang Hohlbein (which themselves were inspired by H.P. Lovecraft), is set in early 20th century New England. Players work together to close portals which are allowing the terrible "Great Old Ones" access to our world.

Basics:

For 2 to 4 players, ages 10 and up. About 60 to 90 minutes per game.

Designer:

Witch of Salem was designed by Michael Rieneck.

Publisher:

Witch of Salem was published by Kosmos / Mayfair Games.

Genre:

Witch of Salem is a cooperative game with a horror theme.

Also by Michael Rieneck:

Michael Rieneck has also designed more than a dozen other published games, including The Pillars of the Earth (2006), Around the World in 80 Days (2004), Cuba (2007), and Dracula (2003).

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