Witch Hunt

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5+ players, about 20 minutes, ages 12+.

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Setup

Gather a group of players (ideally 4 to 10 players for a good balance of interaction and difficulty). Press the 'Start Game' button at the top of this page. This will assign all players with their secret words.

How to Play

After everyone has been given their secret word, going clockwise, players take turns describing their word with a one or two-word clue. For example, if it was Apple, then the clue could be “Crunchy”. After each player has given their clue, there's a brief discussion period where players can exchange suspicions and opinions about who they think is Mr. White. Each player then casts a vote on who they believe is Mr. White by pointing at that person. The player with the most votes (people pointing at them) is accused of being Mr. White and must have the host look at their word. The host must only say if they are Mr. White or not. If the majority vote was correct and the accused player is indeed Mr. White, then Mr. White has one chance to guess what the word everybody else has is. If they guess it correctly, then they win! However, if they guess wrong, the group wins. However, if the majority is incorrect, Mr. White wins the round and the player that was incorrectly voted on is eliminated from the game while the others continue playing more rounds by each saying a new description for the same word and voting again. The game continues like this until Mr. White is caught.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Witch Hunt?

Witch Hunt is designed for 5+ players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Witch Hunt take?

A round of Witch Hunt usually takes about 20 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Witch Hunt without extra props?

Yes. Pocket Party handles the prompts, roles, or setup for Witch Hunt, so you do not need a printed deck or complicated equipment.

Can you play Witch Hunt online?

Yes. You can open Witch Hunt in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.

Is Witch Hunt good for groups?

Yes. Witch Hunt is meant for social play, so it works well when the group wants conversation, quick reactions, or shared laughs.

Can kids play Witch Hunt?

Witch Hunt is recommended for ages 12+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.