Witch of Salem

by MayFair Games

Product Features

• For 2-4 players
• Cooperative gameplay
• Inspired by the tales of H.P. Lovecraft
• Tons of replay value
• Quality components

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 11.6 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002UO5XLK
• Item model number: MFG3309
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,628 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Step back to early 20th Century New England. Here, the horrible "Great Old Ones" -- mysterious inhabitants of a dark, unfathomable void -- seek entry into our world. One of their imprisoned overlords gathers them, just as his worldly servants open portals throughout Arkham for the coming onslaught. Only Salem's master witch, Robert Craven, holds the key to safeguarding mankind. He plans to gather a team of intrepid scholars to find the hidden portals and close them with powerful magic seals. The noble witch's elite team must battle the threat of madness, duel the dark servants, tackle mystical challenges, and face their ultimate nemesis: an unidentified Great Old One with an unknown and incalculable strength. In Witch of Salem you step into the terrifying world of renowned storyteller Wolfgang Hohlbein, a mythos inspired by the tales of H. P. Lovecraft. You play one of the witch's scholarly allies. Working cooperatively with your cohorts, uncover the secrets of the Necronomicon, combat creeping insanity, defeat the coming Evil, and bar the Great Old Ones from exiting the interdimensional abyss. Contains: 1 game board, 4 game figures, 1 witch figure 1 Necron Stone, 1 battle die, 26 creature cards, 6 Great Old One cards, 12 event cards, 6 overview/turn cards, 32 minor location cards, 4 player boards, 34 item markers, 4 sanity markers, 6 artifact markers, 8 portal tiles, 1 cloth bag, game rules, brief history.

Product Description

Step back to early 20th Century New England. Here, the horrible "Great Old Ones" mysterious inhabitants of a dark, unfathomable void-seek entry into our world. One of their imprisoned overlords gathers them, just as his worldly servants open portals throughout Arkham for the coming onslaught. Only Salem's master witch, Robert Craven, holds the key to safeguarding mankind. He plans to gather a team of intrepid scholars to find the hidden portals and close them with powerful magic seals. The noble witch's elite team must battle the threat of madness, duel the dark servants, tackle mystical challenges, and face their ultimate nemesis: an unidentified Great Old One with an unknown and incalculable strength. In "Witch of Salem," you step into the terrifying world of renowned storyteller Wolfgang Hohlbein, a mythos inspired by the tales of H. P. Lovecraft. You play one of the witch's scholarly allies. Working cooperatively with your cohorts, uncover the secrets of the Necronomicon, combat creeping insanity, defeat the coming Evil, and bar the Great Old Ones from exiting the inter-dimensional abyss. Contains: 1 game board, 4 game figures, 1 witch figure 1 Necron Stone, 1 battle die, 26 creature cards, 6 Great Old One cards, 12 event cards, 6 overview/turn cards, 32 minor location cards, 4 player boards, 34 item markers, 4 sanity markers, 6 artifact markers, 8 portal tiles, 1 cloth bag, game rules, brief history

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Feel like losing?, January 30, 2011

By 

Sean (California) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Witch of Salem (Toy)

I haven't played this game with more then 2 players and I also haven't won either. It's extremely challenging. Their are a couple reviews on YouTube that can explain the rules and layout that you should watch. One reviewer said "Unless it's raining four leaf clovers out side, don't plan on winning!" And I'd have to agree with that statement. The theme and the challenge make this game worth playing, but after I finally win, I don't know how many times I'll take it off the shelf to play again.