Discovery of Witches

This historical game explores the rise and legacy of witch hunting through the figure of Matthew Hopkins, a seventeenth-century witchfinder. Players examine his claims and methods, the social conditions that enabled his work, and the wider effects of fear, superstition, and misinformation. The content is presented in modernized language, with historical background and commentary on how witchfinder narratives continued to influence society.

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Design: Wallace Notestein
Margaret Alice Murray
James Grant
Matthew Hopkins
Art: (Uncredited)
Publisher: Lightspress

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Generic / Universal

Free, on web, Android and iOS

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