Objective of the Game
Broom Service is a board game where each player assumes the role of a witch tasked with brewing and delivering magical potions. The player with the most victory points at the end of the game wins.
Game Components
- Game board with various regions
- Event cards
- Role and potion cards
- Player tokens (witches)
- Potion bottles
- Cloud tokens
Game Setup
- Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding components.
- Prepare the role and event cards.
- Place tokens and bottles on the board based on the number of players.
- Distribute cloud tokens on the designated spaces.
Gameplay
Rounds and Turns - The game is played over seven rounds, each consisting of four phases.
1. Role Selection
- Players secretly choose four role cards from their hand.
- These cards dictate the actions players can take during the round.
2. Resolving Roles
- The starting player begins by playing one of their role cards, declaring either a brave or cowardly role:
- Brave role: Offers more potential influence but can be interrupted by another player declaring the same role.
- Cowardly role: Executes the action immediately but with limited influence.
- The next player follows, and this continues until all roles are resolved.
3. Event Card
- At the start of each round, a new event card is revealed, providing special rules or challenges for that round.
4. Performing Actions
- Players move their witches, collect and deliver potions, and clear clouds for special bonuses.
- Deciding between a brave or cowardly role requires tactical thinking and observing opponents' moves.
Special Features and Strategies
- Role Management: Optimizing the use of roles is crucial for success.
- Timing and Risk Assessment: Timing the choice between brave and cowardly actions can be decisive.
- Area Control: Certain regions offer special advantages for potion delivery.
End of the Game and Scoring
- After seven rounds, players score for delivered potions, controlled areas, and cleared clouds.
- The player with the most points wins.
Enjoy playing Broom Service!