Septima
Lead a coven of witches through Noctenburg, brewing, healing and outwitting rivals to become the next High Witch.
Who it's for
You enjoy a meaty worker-placement game with a twist of simultaneous reveal and want a witchy theme that is more than cosmetic. Great for groups that like interactive, but not cutthroat, tension.
Not for you ifβ¦
You want a short game or one that avoids guessing games with rivals. This one asks for a full evening and a willingness to be outmaneuvered.
Vibe's take
Thinky and a bit tense. You commit to actions in secret, and then watch whether rivals collided with your plan or left you a clear lane. Lots of small engine-ish choices that all feed one score: Wisdom.
About this game
Witches have been outcasts for centuries, and the High Witch Septima is about to retire. Your coven gathers in the hostile town of Noctenburg to prove it deserves her seat. Each round you pick actions at the same time as everyone else, then send out different kinds of workers to collect herbs, brew potions, heal townsfolk, master charms and rescue captured sisters. Everything earns Wisdom, and with 100 minutes and up to four players there is real room to plan. It is competitive and interactive: other covens sit on the same spots you need, so timing matters. There is also a solo mode if you want to dig in alone.
Get it
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
50β100 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.7 / 5 β HeavyBGG Rating
6.6/10
Rank #1,206
3.8k ratings
Published
2023
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Robin HegedΕ±s
Published by
Portal Games, Maldito Games, YOKA Games, Skellig Games, Super Meeple and 1 more
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