Broom Service*

Broom Service is a captivating and strategic card-based game where players aim to score the most victory points by adeptly delivering potions throughout a magical realm. This game is a reimagined version of the award-winning Witch's Brew, offering a fresh theme and new gameplay elements, while retaining the core mechanics that made the original game popular.

Gameplay Overview

  • Objective: Deliver potions using witches, druids, and gatherers to earn victory points.
  • Turns and Rounds: Played over 7 rounds, with each round consisting of 4 turns.
  • Card Selection: Players choose 4 out of their 10 role cards to play each round.

Game Mechanics

  • Roles and Actions: Includes witches, druids, and gatherers, each with unique abilities. Players must choose between a strong but risky "brave" action and a safer "cowardly" action.
  • Bluffing and Strategy: Successful play hinges on cleverly bluffing opponents and managing your hand of cards.
  • Weather Management: Utilize Drizzelda, the weather fairy, to mitigate bad weather effects.

Game Components

  • New Illustrations and Pieces: Refreshed artwork and components enhance the gaming experience.
  • 2-Player Version: The new edition includes rules for a 2-player game.

Key Features

  • Gathering Ingredients: Use gatherer roles to collect what's needed for potion-making.
  • Potion Delivery: Witches and druids deliver potions to various locations.
  • Dynamic Gameplay: Weather and event cards introduce changing conditions each round.

Conclusion

Broom Service offers a unique blend of skillful card management, timely bluffing, and strategic decision-making. It's a game that challenges players to read their opponents and time their actions for maximum effect. With its engaging theme, varied roles, and dynamic gameplay, Broom Service is an excellent choice for players looking for a game that combines strategy with a touch of whimsy and luck. The inclusion of a 2-player variant also makes it versatile for different group sizes.

Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2015

  • 2 - 5 Players
  • 30 - 75 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn

We like Broom Service so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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