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3 Witches from Allplay
A three-player card game that dares to say “only three” and actually earns it. We sat down with Three Witches from Allplay and found a lean, tense trick taker that turns familiar rules into a focused 2v1 puzzle. One player steps into the role of lead witch, laying two cards each trick—one face up to set pressure, one face down to hold power—while the two lesser witches coordinate to beat the total with carefully timed responses. The twist? Matching rank or suit lets you add values for a bigger punch, elixirs double their partner, and a revealed two plunges the table into hidden-information chaos.
We break down why the bidding stakes matter—calling three or four across just five tricks—and how fate tokens reward precision over greed. There’s real rhythm here: quick hands, fast reshuffles, fresh bids, and a sly recursion rule where the winner’s side chooses which of the lead’s two cards returns to hand. That small loop fuels tempo, mind games, and a lot of second-guessing in a tight 20-minute arc. If you’ve dabbled in trick takers like Skull King or crave the tempo planning of small-box hits, this one brings a new edge without burying you in exceptions.
Along the way, we talk teaching curves, why player aids matter, and how to onboard family who love traditional trick-taking but want something sharper. We also widen the lens to ask why strict player counts can make games better, trimming bloat and amplifying the exact moments that spark table talk and laughter. If you’re hunting for a travel-friendly title that shines with exactly three, Three Witches is a clever, low-cost bet that rewards planning, reading the table, and a touch of mischief.
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By Travis, Clay, & JaredA three-player card game that dares to say “only three” and actually earns it. We sat down with Three Witches from Allplay and found a lean, tense trick taker that turns familiar rules into a focused 2v1 puzzle. One player steps into the role of lead witch, laying two cards each trick—one face up to set pressure, one face down to hold power—while the two lesser witches coordinate to beat the total with carefully timed responses. The twist? Matching rank or suit lets you add values for a bigger punch, elixirs double their partner, and a revealed two plunges the table into hidden-information chaos.
We break down why the bidding stakes matter—calling three or four across just five tricks—and how fate tokens reward precision over greed. There’s real rhythm here: quick hands, fast reshuffles, fresh bids, and a sly recursion rule where the winner’s side chooses which of the lead’s two cards returns to hand. That small loop fuels tempo, mind games, and a lot of second-guessing in a tight 20-minute arc. If you’ve dabbled in trick takers like Skull King or crave the tempo planning of small-box hits, this one brings a new edge without burying you in exceptions.
Along the way, we talk teaching curves, why player aids matter, and how to onboard family who love traditional trick-taking but want something sharper. We also widen the lens to ask why strict player counts can make games better, trimming bloat and amplifying the exact moments that spark table talk and laughter. If you’re hunting for a travel-friendly title that shines with exactly three, Three Witches is a clever, low-cost bet that rewards planning, reading the table, and a touch of mischief.
If you enjoyed this deep dive, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share the episode with your favorite coven of three—then tell us your best three-player-only recommendation.
We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi!
Support the show
As always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts!
https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/
Show your support for the OGN Crew by contributing to the OGN War Chest:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396881/support