The Witcher: Old World
- Designer Łukasz Woźniak
- Publisher CD Projekt RED , Go On Board , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , Conclave Editora , Delta Vision Publishing
- Illustration Bogna Gawrońska , Damien Mammoliti
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Players become witchers, professional monster hunters, exploring a vast map full of quests, moral choices, and battles against monsters and rival witchers. They build unique decks with attacks, dodges, and magical signs to create powerful combos. Dice poker and events add variety as players earn money, acquire items, and train skills. The first to collect a set number of trophies wins.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players and fantasy fans aged 14 and up who enjoy longer sessions around 150 minutes. It suits those familiar with deckbuilding and tactical combat. A solo mode is included for single players. Beginners may find the mechanics and length challenging.
How It Works
The Witcher: Old World combines deck, bag, and pool building with hand management and dice rolling. Players use cards for attacks, dodges, and magical signs to resolve conflicts and trigger combos. They travel across the map to complete quests, fight monsters and rival witchers, and collect trophies to win.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Łukasz Woźniak, the game is part of The Witcher book series and features miniatures and multi-use cards. It was nominated for the 2023 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game and 2024 Gra Roku Best Adventure Game. Its blend of deckbuilding, dice poker, and moral decisions distinguishes it from other fantasy adventures.
Awards
2023
- 2024 Gra Roku Best Adventure Game — Nominated
Pro
- Deeply thematic in The Witcher universe
- Combines deckbuilding, dice rolling, and hand management
- Includes solo mode
- Nominated for Golden Geek 2023 and Gra Roku 2024
Contra
- Long playtime around 150 minutes requires patience
- Complex mechanics can be challenging for beginners
- Minimum age 14 limits family play with younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set years before Geralt of Rivia's saga, the game takes place on the Continent in The Witcher universe when monsters were numerous and witchers protected the land.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand card mechanics and combat options before diving into complex strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, The Witcher: Old World includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
Game duration is about 150 minutes, making it an extended play session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with deckbuilding and tactical combat.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its mix of deckbuilding, dice poker, and moral choices makes it unique in the fantasy adventure genre.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and minimum age of 14, it is better suited for older teens and adults.
What mechanic makes it special?
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building combined with Card Play Conflict Resolution and Dice Rolling are key mechanics.
Fazit
The Witcher: Old World is recommended for fans of thematic, strategic fantasy games with longer playtimes and solo options. Players should enjoy complex mechanics and extended sessions.
