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Anathema

Anathema

APE Games · 2003
2–430 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.4 BGG#27.347 BGG325Family
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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.

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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.

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Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.4 / 10
Vibe
Family
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#27.347

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Q3How do you play Anathema?
Anathema is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring set collection. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Anathema — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Anathema support?
Anathema is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Anathema take?
A game of Anathema takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Anathema for?
Anathema is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Anathema?
Anathema has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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