For fans who love both video games and board games, "The Witcher: Old World" is a name that commands attention. Based on the world of "The Witcher" fantasy novels—a powerhouse IP that has spawned blockbuster video games, a hit TV series, and a movie—this board game adaptation is now making waves of its own.
"The Witcher: Old World" transports players to an era long before the legendary Geralt of Rivia. Here, you take on the role of a witcher from one of five different schools, facing off against brutal monsters, mysterious magic, and the darkness of human nature.
While "The Witcher" franchise is a global phenomenon, language barriers can often be a major hurdle for fans, disrupting the deep immersion that is crucial to the experience. For the tabletop community, this can be a real pain point.
While dedicated fans might create their own translations to bring friends into the fold, explaining complex rules in a foreign language to a group can be a daunting task. It's a tragedy when a masterpiece of a board game fails to reach a wider audience simply due to a language gap.
Taiwanese board game publisher Re-Chance is stepping up to solve this problem, and they're calling on fans for support. After all, this is the game that hit its $300,000 Kickstarter goal in just 5 minutes, amassed over NT$200 million (approx. $6.7 million USD) in 18 days, and shattered Kickstarter's record for the most-funded board game of 2021. It's a title that deserves to be experienced by players in their own language. Whether you entered this fantasy world through the novels, fell in love with Geralt in the video games, or discovered the witchers through the TV series, this is an unmissable opportunity for tabletop enthusiasts.
Re-Chance is a team of passionate board game aficionados who have successfully localized numerous international hits into Traditional Chinese, including "The Isle of Cats," "Bloodborne: The Board Game," "Ankh: Gods of Egypt," and "Century: Golem Edition." Their meticulous work has been met with widespread acclaim, bringing the joy of tabletop gaming to a broader audience. They understand that language is the most vital medium for cultural connection, and only through one's native tongue can the true essence of a game be appreciated.
To fully immerse video game and board game fans in the epic scale of "The Witcher: Old World," Re-Chance is taking on the monumental task of localizing over 1,200 cards and a script exceeding hundreds of thousands of words. This goes beyond mere translation; it's about faithfully reconstructing the game's world. A successful campaign will not only solve the problem of fans wanting to play world-class games that lack a Chinese version but will also deliver the ultimate "Witcher: Old World" experience: a dream combination of cards and physical miniatures.
"The Witcher: Old World" condenses its vast universe into a perfectly paced 90-150 minute gameplay session. With over 300 map quests, 1,200+ cards, and 29 different monsters, players will train their witchers, strategically build powerful combat decks to battle beasts, and cooperate with other players through various events and scenarios. Of course, sometimes, a little competitive witcher-on-witcher combat is also on the table.
The most eye-catching feature of this Chinese localization campaign is undoubtedly the set of over 40 stunningly detailed character miniatures. Each monster mini is crafted to collector-grade standards, boasting superior detail in its fur, muscle texture, dynamic pose, and even its facial expression. These figures are impressive enough to display on their own, let alone serve as game pieces for "The Witcher: Old World"!
For collectors with a particular love for high-quality figures, the campaign also offers the limited-edition "Eredin on Horseback" miniature as an add-on at an incredible price. Standing 7cm tall, this piece is packed with intricate detail and is an absolute must-have for any die-hard Witcher fan.
It might be a marketing cliché, but "miss it and it's gone forever" is the absolute truth this time. This is a one-time print run exclusively for the crowdfunding campaign and will not be available in retail later. And the freebies are just as generous. All pledge tiers, including the "Novice Witcher," "Veteran Witcher," and "Legendary Witcher," will automatically receive the Adventure Card Pack (a $990 NTD value), the "Monster Trail" expansion ($1480 NTD), and the "Wild Hunt" expansion ($1680 NTD), plus campaign-exclusive promos like "Visit of the Lady of Time and Space" and "Lost Mount," all of which massively boost the game's replayability.
Backers who choose the Veteran Witcher pledge will also get the "Mages" expansion ($1690 NTD), the "Skellige" expansion ($1490 NTD), and the "Legendary Hunt" expansion ($1490 NTD), further broadening the game's narrative scope.
For the true connoisseur, the Legendary Witcher pledge is highly recommended. In addition to all the previously mentioned expansions, it also includes a gameplay mat ($1,490 NTD), metal coins ($790 NTD), and a set of Sign dice ($790 NTD)!
"The Witcher: Old World" boasts a production quality that makes it highly collectible. With the expert localization from the Re-Chance team, this magnificent adventure is now more accessible than ever, making it easy for both seasoned gamers and newcomers to jump in. For collectors who have no resistance to exclusive print runs, rare collectibles, and classic titles, now is the time to raise your swords and lend your strength to make this campaign a resounding success.
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Officially licensed by CD PROJEKT RED, this prequel board game to the legendary "Witcher" video game series faithfully recreates the world with 40+ exquisite miniatures and a massive, text-heavy script. The crowdfunding campaign on the Wabay platform has been extended to October 28th. Backers will receive bonus classic board game gifts during the campaign. This edition will not be sold in retail stores in the future.