The Witch of Salem is a casual, social game based in the New England of the early 20th Century. The horrible "Great Old Ones" seek entry into our world. A team of intrepid scholars has gathered to find the hidden portals and close them with magic seals. Battle the threat of madness, duel the dark servants, tackle mystical challenges, and face their ultimate nemesis, and unidentified Great Old One with an unkonwn and incalculable strength. Witch of Salem is inspired by the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft. You play one of the scholars and work cooperatively with the other players. Uncover the secrets of the Necronomicon, combat creeping insanity, defeat the Coming Evil, and bar the Great Old Ones from entering our world. Witch of Salem includes: 1 game board 4 game figures 1 witch figure 1 Necron Stone 1 Battle Die 26 Creature Cards 6 Great Old One Cards 12 Event Cards 6 interview/turn cards 32 minor location cards 4 player boards 34 item markers 4 sanity markers 6 artifact markers 8 portal tiles 1 cloth bag game rules and a brief history Witch of Salem is for 2-4 players. Ages 12 and up. Game Time: about 60 minutes. Warning: this game contains small parts not suitable for children under the age of 5.