3 Witches

Player Count: 3
Playtime: 20 minutes
Recommended Age: 10+
Complexity: 2.00 / 5
Game Mode: Competitive

3 Witches is a clever trick-taking game with a unique semi-cooperative twist. With no trump suit, players must carefully bid, plan, and adapt as one player takes on the role of Lead Witch while the others work together as Lesser Witches to challenge them.

At the start of each round, players bid on how many tricks they can win out of five. The highest bidder becomes the Lead Witch and plays two cards, including one face down, while the Lesser Witches combine their plays using one card each. When ingredients of the same rank or suit are combined, surprising outcomes can change the course of each trick.

The Lead Witch must win exactly the number of tricks they predicted to earn two fate tokens. If they fail, each Lesser Witch gains one fate token instead. Balance teamwork, competition, and clever prediction as you race to collect five fate tokens and claim victory.

Mechanics:
- Team-Based Game
- Trick-taking