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Anathema

2003 · BGG
Avg rating
5.44
Bayes rating
5.49
Weight
1.50 (Light)
Players
2-4
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
127

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Description

Fear. Paranoia. Hysteria. These were commonplace in Salem, Massachusetts during the year 1692. To be sure, white magic had been practiced in this sleepy community before now - charms to help the crops grow, potions to heal the ailing. But when some young girls became mysteriously ill and began ranting about witches, the village became alarmed. Was the Devil in Salem? Anathema (which means "curse" or "cursed one") is a card game for 2 to 4 players based on the fast-paced classic card game Casino. Players capture face-up cards on the table with cards from their hands by matching point values. While the rules are simple, subtle strategies can make the difference between winning and becoming Anathema.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Card game Family / kids game Board game

What it’s about

Horror & the supernatural

Publishers

APE Games

Designers

Kevin Brusky Ray Mulford