Broom Service
- Designer Andreas Pelikan , Alexander Pfister
- Publisher alea , Ravensburger AG , Arclight Games , Broadway Toys LTD , Grow Jogos e Brinquedos
- Illustration Vincent Dutrait
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Broom Service, players deliver potions across a magical realm over seven rounds. You simultaneously select roles with brave or cowardly actions, bluff opponents, and use witches, druids, and gatherers to collect ingredients, move around the board, and score points. The game balances luck, tactics, and dynamic weather events each round.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for enthusiasts aged 10 and up, Broom Service offers tactical hand management and bluffing in a 75-minute game. Players with some strategy game experience will find the simultaneous action selection engaging and manageable.
How It Works
Each round, players simultaneously choose four roles from their set, including witches, druids, and gatherers. Each role has a brave (riskier but stronger) and a cowardly action (safer but weaker). Using mechanics like area movement, pick-up and deliver, and set collection, players gather ingredients, deliver potions, and score points, taking turns to play roles while bluffing opponents.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan, Broom Service won the 2015 Kennerspiel des Jahres. It combines simultaneous action selection with hand management and bluffing in a fantasy setting featuring witches and druids. Part of the Alea Big Box series, it also includes a two-player variant.
Awards
2015
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2015
- 2015 Lys Passioné — Finalist
- 2015 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Winner of the 2015 Kennerspiel des Jahres
- Engaging mix of hand management, bluffing, and simultaneous action selection
- Fantasy theme with witches, druids, and magical potions
- Includes a two-player variant
Contra
- About 75 minutes playtime requires patience
- Simultaneous action selection can be complex for beginners
- Recommended age 10+, not suitable for very young children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a fantasy world of witches, druids, and magical potions. Players move on an area-based board delivering potions and influencing the weather with the help of a weather fairy.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding hand management and simultaneous action selection before attempting complex bluffing.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Broom Service is designed for two to five players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 75 minutes, suitable for an extended gaming session.
What prior experience do I need?
Recommended for enthusiasts aged 10 and up familiar with tactical games and simultaneous action selection.
How does this compare to similar games?
Broom Service uniquely combines simultaneous action selection with bluffing and hand management in a fantasy setting, differing from classic worker-placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The simultaneous action selection with brave and cowardly actions combined with bluffing and hand management is its hallmark.
Fazit
Broom Service is recommended for players seeking tactical depth with bluffing and interaction. Its complexity and length make it less suitable for casual players or families with younger children.
