Objective:

• Villagers aim to identify and eliminate all the witches.

• Witches aim to eliminate all the villagers or create chaos without being discovered.
  

Setup:

1. Players: 4-12 players.

2. Roles:

   • Villagers: Each player receives a role card indicating their identity and special abilities (if any). Villagers work together to identify witches.

   • Witches: A portion of the players will secretly be witches. They have special abilities and work to undermine the villagers.

   • Moderator: One player (or an external moderator) oversees the game, ensures that rules are followed, and guides the narrative.

3. Role Cards:

   • Shuffle and distribute role cards to each player. Each card should be kept secret.

4. Game Board and Components:

   • Town Board: Represents different locations in Salem.

   • Event Cards: Used to introduce various events and challenges during the game.

   • Action Tokens: Used by players to perform actions or use abilities.

5. Starting Setup:

   • Place the Town Board in the center.

   • Give each player their role card and any associated tokens.

   • Prepare the Event Deck and place it face down.
     

Gameplay:

The game is played in a series of rounds, with each round consisting of the following phases:

1. Night Phase:

   • Witch Actions: The witches secretly discuss and decide on actions, such as targeting a villager for elimination or causing chaos.

   • Moderator Actions: The moderator guides the witches' actions and manages the game flow.

2. Day Phase:

   • Event Resolution: Draw an Event Card and resolve its effects, which may include introducing new challenges or changing game conditions.

   • Discussion: Players discuss the events of the night and share their suspicions and theories.

   • Accusation: Players can accuse others of being witches. Accusations are discussed and voted upon.

   • Execution: If a player is voted to be executed, their role is revealed, and they are removed from the game.

3. Action Phase:

   • Villager Actions: Villagers can use special abilities or items to investigate, protect, or influence other players.

   • Witch Actions: Witches may use their powers to disrupt the villagers or deceive them.

4. End of Round:

   • Check Victory Conditions: Determine if any victory conditions have been met, such as the witches successfully eliminating all villagers or the villagers identifying and executing all witches.
     

Winning:

• Villagers Win: If all witches are identified and eliminated.

• Witches Win: If all villagers are eliminated or the witches achieve their objective.
  

Tips for Playing:

• Communicate Carefully: Share information and suspicions with other players to uncover the witches, but be cautious of deceptive tactics.

• Use Special Abilities Wisely: If you have special abilities or items, use them strategically to advance your goals.

• Pay Attention to Events: Events can significantly impact the game, so adapt your strategy accordingly.
  

Example Setup:

1. Roles: Include roles such as Villager, Witch, and any special roles with unique abilities.

2. Event Deck: Contains various events that affect the game dynamics.

3. Moderator: Oversees the game, manages role actions, and ensures smooth gameplay.