Septima [English version]

Create a coven of witches, enchant the townsfolk, and rise to power as the new Septima

Septima is a competitive, highly interactive magic-themed strategy game. Players must lead a group of witches to prove their worth in the town of Noctenburg and become the successor to Septima. Hone your magical powers by gathering herbs, brewing potions, healing the townsfolk, mastering spells, and rescuing fellow witches to gain wisdom. But even for good deeds, using magic will earn you the suspicions of the townsfolk.

The central mechanic of Septima is the secret simultaneous selection of one of nine action cards each turn. Choose an action: Move, Gather, Synthesize, Heal, Solicit, Plead, Chant, Ritual, or Remember. If multiple players choose the same action, its effect is enhanced, but acting simultaneously arouses the suspicions of the townsfolk and increases the risk of witch hunts. Choosing the timing of these joint actions brings a new semi-cooperative element to competitive games and rich player interaction.

Rescue witches and build your own band. Heal, charm and persuade the townsfolk to turn the regular witch trials in your favor, defeat hostile witnesses and the convicted witch will join your band of rescuers. Start with a small band and grow it to up to four witches, each with their own unique abilities to aid you in your cause. Witches caught in witch hunts will also be put on trial, so witches from other players' bands may join your band if you have the support of the townsfolk.

Septima is an intuitive and approachable game featuring a beautiful hand-drawn art style (Villő Farkas), character art (Barbara Bernát), wooden components and thematically inspired mechanics. It's easy to teach and set up, and can be played in under two hours with four players.

Awards

• 2023 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee

Complexity: 3.67 / 5
(The difficulty of understanding the game. From boardgamegeek.com's Weight Index)

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