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Ion Game Design
Pax Maleficium: Fall of the Witch Hunters
Pax Maleficium is a strategy game where you gather evidence, confront witch hunters, dispel hysteria, and champion justice, securing your legacy as the one that ended the witch hunts. You play as a leader in the fight against the 17th century English witch hunts. Buy cards from the market to acquire allies and evidence. The allies in your tableau give you actions and influence. Position yourself on the map to take actions and challenge witch hunters. Calm hysteria and thwart your opponent’s plans. The game can be played competitively, cooperative or as a solo game. —description from the designer
LanguageEN
Players1–4
Playing time60–150 min
Age14+
About this game
Pax Maleficium is a strategy game where you gather evidence, confront witch hunters, dispel hysteria, and champion justice, securing your legacy as the one that ended the witch hunts. You play as a leader in the fight against the 17th century English witch hunts.
Buy cards from the market to acquire allies and evidence. The allies in your tableau give you actions and influence. Position yourself on the map to take actions and challenge witch hunters. Calm hysteria and thwart your opponent’s plans.
The game can be played competitively, cooperative or as a solo game.
—description from the designer
Game details
- Language
- EN
- Publisher
- Ion Game Design
- Designer
- Björn Ekenberg, Jon Manker
- Players
- 1–4
- Playing time
- 60–150 min
- Age
- 14+
- Year
- 2025
