Witch Hunt 1649

In Witch Hunt: 1649, players take on the roles of neighbors allied in pairs, with gameplay blending competition and cooperation. Core mechanics center on set collection: players draw cards, guard their reputations, and trade and bargain to build their standings. When accusations pile up, players’ in-game choices will allow their character to survive the trial or doom them to burn with the truth.

Through its intentional design, Witch Hunt: 1649 promotes understanding of the witch hunt’s historical backdrop and encourages empathy for its victims. Gameplay draws players into the social, religious, and political tensions that shaped this volatile period. Excerpts from witchcraft accusations and other historical sources on cards double as worldbuilding flavor text and historical context. Woodcut-style illustrations enhance this immersion to create a game which stands apart from any others which use witchcraft as a theme.