Severton
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- Designer Vlaada Chvátil
- Publisher Albi , Albi Polska , Cranio Creations , HUCH! , MTS Games
- Illustration Miguel Coimbra
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What to Expect
You play a group of children and teenagers investigating secrets in the Severton neighborhood across multiple scenarios. The game is inspired by Jaroslav Foglar's Czech novels and presents story-driven challenges where you evade Vont patrols, negotiate situations or engage in confrontations. Expect narrative scenarios that require coordination and collective choices.
Who Is This Game For?
For fans of narrative cooperative adventures and Vlaada Chvátil's designs. With roughly 90 minutes playtime and a minimum age of 12, it targets experienced families and hobby gamers who enjoy story-heavy sessions. A solo mode is included for single-player play.
How It Works
Severton is a cooperative, scenario-driven adventure: players work together to resolve scenarios and progress through stories. The core is cooperative problem-solving with options to sneak, talk, or fight in situations. Gameplay emphasizes narrative progression and scenario variation within a cooperative framework.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Vlaada Chvátil with art by Miguel Coimbra, Severton ties a literary source (Jaroslav Foglar) into its scenarios and atmosphere. Its strength lies in team decision-making and story continuity. The game is thematically linked to Cities: Prague and other period-themed titles in its family.
Pro
- Strong scenario-driven narrative
- Cooperative play supporting 1–5 players
- Design by Vlaada Chvátil and art by Miguel Coimbra
- Based on a literary source for clear thematic grounding
Contra
- Aimed at experienced players and older teens (12+)
- Around 90 minutes per session requires time commitment
- Narrative focus may reduce pure tactical depth
Setting & atmosphere
The game takes place in a magical old Prague neighborhood called Severton, where youth groups (Vonts) shape the local dangers. The setting draws directly on the atmosphere of Jaroslav Foglar's novels.
Tips for beginners
Discuss options as a team and prioritize coordinated actions; scenario-based games reward group planning and communication.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (players.min == 1).
How long does a game really take?
Playtime is about 90 minutes; sessions may run longer when including setup and scenario explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with cooperative, narrative games is helpful; the title targets hobby gamers and experienced families.
How does this compare to similar games?
Severton emphasizes scenario-driven narrative and team decisions more than purely tactical mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
Suitable for families with older children (12+) and some gameplay experience; younger children may struggle.
What mechanic makes it special?
The cooperative, scenario-based structure (Cooperative Game) is the defining mechanic.
Fazit
Recommended for players who prefer cooperative, narrative scenarios and Vlaada Chvátil's design style. Less suited for those seeking purely tactical contests.
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