Broom Service (2015) Board Game

Broom Service is a board game designed by Andreas Pelikan and Alexander Pfister, and released in in 2015. The game is published by alea and features artwork by Vincent Dutrait. Broom Service falls into the fantasy category and is suitable for players aged 10 and above. It has garnered praise for its unique gameplay mechanics and engaging player experience.

Game Components of Broom Service

Game board

Player boards

Role cards

Potion tokens

Witch markers

Cloud tokens

Gathering tokens

Delivery tokens

Special action cards

Weather fairy

Scoring pad

Rulebook

How To Setup Broom Service

Place the game board in the center of the playing area.

Each player receives a player board and matching witch markers.

Shuffle the role cards and deal them out to each player.

Place the potion tokens, gathering tokens, and delivery tokens in their respective piles.

Set up the weather fairy and cloud tokens.

Follow the instructions in the rulebook for setting up the game board based on the number of players.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Broom Service is a game of strategic planning and risk-taking. Players take on the roles of witches and druids, collecting and delivering potions to various locations on the game board. By utilizing role cards and special action cards, players must outsmart their opponents to earn points and become the most successful witch or druid. The game ends once all the delivery tokens have been claimed, and the player with the most points wins.

Player Experience

Pros:

Engaging and strategic gameplay

Unique combination of area movement, hand management, and set collection

Beautiful artwork and components

Replayability with different role combinations

Suitable for a wide range of players due to variable player count

Cons:

Learning curve for new players

Player interaction can be intense

Luck element with card draws

Personal Thoughts on Broom Service

Broom Service is a well-crafted and immersive board game that offers a blend of strategy and excitement. The game’s components are of high quality, and the artwork adds to the overall fantasy theme. While the learning curve may be steep for some players, the replayability factor and depth of gameplay make it worth the investment. Broom Service is a game that can be enjoyed by both casual and experienced gamers, making it a versatile addition to any game collection. Overall, I would recommend Broom Service to anyone looking for a challenging and engaging board game experience.

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