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The Witcher: Old World

Game ID: GID0353497
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In The Witcher: Old World, you become a witcher — a professional monster slayer — and immerse yourself in the legendary universe of The Witcher franchise.

Set years before the saga of Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher: Old World explores a time when monsters roamed the Continent in greater numbers, creating a constant peril that required the attention of expertly trained monster slayers, known as witchers. Five competing schools trained their adepts through brutal regimes, and once fully prepared, these now-recognized witchers set off to explore the land, seeking trouble and adventures and helping others for coin.

In this competitive adventure board game, 2-5 players travel across a vast map, embarking on masterfully penned quests, encountering and making ambiguous moral choices, fighting monsters — and sometimes brawling with other witchers to defend their school's honor!

The game lets players construct their own unique decks of cards by choosing from a wide range of abilities: attacks, dodges, and witcher combat magic — known as "signs". Through card synergy, players aim to achieve powerful combos as they utilize their witcher school's hallmark abilities to their full potential. Quests, battles, and even dice poker allow each player to earn money, obtain new items, and train their skills.

The first player to acquire 4-6 trophies, with the number being set at the start of play, wins the game instantly. You can obtain trophies by killing monsters, instigating and winning chaotic tavern brawls against another witcher, training attributes to their highest level, and resolving certain quests throughout their adventure.

The game will include a Solo Mode that will allow for a solitaire adventure on the Continent.

Year Published
2023
Transcript Analysis
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Video qHJsNdZE1Zk Unknown Channel top_10_list at 11:39 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Strong Witcher/IP resonance
  • Engaging theme and card-driven play
Cons
  • Cost and accessibility concerns noted
Thematic elements
  • quest-driven, card-driven exploration and combat
  • The Witcher universe
  • campaign-like adventure with modular board
Comparison games
  • Mage Knight
  • Skyrim
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Deck-building / card play — Hand management with strategic card use
  • expedition-style exploration — Quests and exploration across a world map
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's basically a big game of Among Us
  • the board game, the way they've done it, looks amazing
  • I just want the price to come down
  • the wife will probably actually play this one with me
  • this looks like the perfect Monster Hunter game
  • I went all in on this
  • I am super hyped for this game
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Video vBbfXgubVPI Gen Con Vlog Channel general_discussion at 5:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • strong IP integration
  • aesthetic visuals
Cons
  • can be heavy for casual players
Thematic elements
  • regional exploration with campaign-style play
  • The Witcher universe
  • story-driven, choice-rich
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • tile-placement with hex map — color-matching hex tiles to navigate a modular map
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • this Vlog didn't come out the day after Gen Con ended also because I was really tired
  • this is my third time being in Indianapolis for Gen Con and I really feel like I've learned a lot
  • Gen Con is to me just some Minis and some awesome terrain set up
  • look how calm and quiet it is
  • I ended up going all the way to the finals of the strike tournament
  • Skillshare is giving you a one month free trial to the first 1000 people who click the link in the description
  • thank you Skillshare for offering that up to everyone and thank you for being a sponsor of this Vlog
  • here's my Island the game I wanted the most from the whole convention
  • look at these figures I just think this looks really cool
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Video _e_ntycmQrM Foster the Meeple kickstarter_haul at 17:37 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
very_positive
Pros
  • Witcher universe theme
  • Beautifully redesigned metal coins with iconography
  • Novigrad and other world locations
  • Horse on roof mechanic (standout feature)
  • Excellent painting opportunities
  • Book and game adaptation
Cons
  • Metal coins add significant cost
  • Mat not included in base pledge
Thematic elements
  • witcher_universe
  • fantasy
  • dark_fantasy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • pandemic shame which is i just went on a kickstarter spree while i was living in egypt
  • we're gonna start a new hashtag we're going hashtag team jason zack
  • there's nothing wrong with that because i think this is going to be a great game
  • it might be number 23 which is something that is not being put out until tomorrow
  • i just want to see that in motion and working on the table
  • if you really enjoy some games by you know certain makers you're probably going to like in another one
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Video VurUDOYz7ys Rob's Gaming Table general_discussion at 0:00 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
  • IP appeal and expansive campaign potential
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • IP-driven exploration and narrative campaigns
  • The Witcher universe, fantasy-adventure
  • campaign/story-driven
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • the heart and soul of your channel. And don't attempt to change it.
  • I'm not excited or intrigued at all.
  • boring, boring, playing it safe.
  • That's why I don't do top 10 lists on my channel anymore really. It's not a passion.
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Video -vzW3cfnB2Q Unknown Channel game_review at 0:00 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
  • Strong deck-building novelty with meaningful combos
  • Deck-building is engaging and the core mechanic is well-executed
  • Accessible and visually appealing; family-friendly and approachable
  • The Witcher flavor comes through via bars, monster hunts, and competitive play
  • Fast setup and readable components; easy to teach for casual players
Cons
  • Downtime can be lengthy, especially with more players
  • Iconography and some rule-book clarity are lacking; icons are hard to find and referenced items are scattered
  • Monsters feel somewhat repetitive; limited variety of monster abilities
  • Poker/dice mechanic adds downtime and can slow the pace further
  • Base game may feel too streamlined for long-term Witcher fans; expansions are often needed for longevity
  • No formal death mechanism, which reduces stakes for some players
Thematic elements
  • Prestige among Witchers, monster hunting, bar/social interactions, and school rival rivalries.
  • The Witcher universe; tavern interactions, monster hunts, and school rivalries set in a bustling fantasy world.
  • Story/event cards and on-map decisions drive small narrative moments between actions; reader/story text offered by events.
Comparison games
  • Skyrim
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Combat System — Monsters and Witchers use cards to attack; combat requires building effective combos; first turn advantage can be gained by tracking monsters; life points are integrated into attack and defense.
  • deck-building — End of turn draws a card; cards serve for movement and combat; cards can be comboed with color-coding (yellow, pink/purple) to increase damage; cards are trashed when trophies are gained, shaping your deck.
  • poker/dice-style action — Poker-like actions: players wager resources to win a bank by rolling dice; downtime can occur while resolving these actions and fights.
  • resource/upgrade loop — Trophies, training, potions, and upgrades drive progression; players manage a rotating deck while upgrading stats and abilities.
  • story/events — Events and story cards introduce choices (A or B) after exploring actions, influencing quests and potential paths.
  • terrain and movement — Terrain cards affect movement, requiring planning and balancing of card colors and powers to advance.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's a very unique deck building
  • it's a very unique deck buing you told him immediately
  • this game is full of disappointments already no flying superpower no geralt
  • the deck building is one of my favorite if not the favorite board game mechanism
  • Downtime ... five exclamation marks when it's your turn
  • I would borrow it from you on this fantastic note
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