Obsession

Fun, thematic game with a fair amount of complexity

The feel of running an estate in Victorian England is pervasive and the game is an excellent example of a eurogame that can integrate the theme to the mechanics. Game play is interesting and solid, if a little random/swingy at times but it's the theme that pulls it through (and I say that as someone who absolutely hates anything at all like this in modern TV culture ). There - I managed to get through the comment without mentioning Downton Abbey.....

Incl. Wessex expansion, Upstairs, downstairs, promotional cards and promotional tiles (added 2020-09-26) Characters expansion (added 2024-11-26)

Hands down. One of our favorite games ever. Quality components, strong theme, great interaction. And it gives my kids a chance to play dress up!

Deck building, tableau building and worker management action selection game set in the Victorian era. Many difficult decisions to make, but the objectives provide some guidance. Servants (workers) are thematic, but their abilities could have been more streamlined.

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