Obsession (2nd Edition)

Obsession (2nd Edition) casts you as the head of a respected but troubled family estate in mid-19th century Victorian England. After several lean decades, family fortunes are looking up! Your goal is to improve your estate and secure a better standing with the truly influential families in Derbyshire.

This is an elegant game of 16 to 20 turns where you will build a deck of Victorian gentry, renovate your estate by acquiring building tiles, and manipulate an extensive service staff utilizing a novel worker placement mechanic. Successfully hosting prestigious social activities like Fox Hunts, Grand Balls, and Political Debates increases your wealth, reputation, and connections among the elite, all while competing in a competitive courtship for the most eligible love interest in the county!

Key Features:

• Victorian Strategy Game: A game of 16 to 20 turns where you manage a troubled family estate in 19th-century Victorian England.
• Novel Worker Placement: Manipulate an extensive domestic service staff (butlers, maids, footmen, etc.) utilizing a novel worker placement mechanic to service events.
• Estate Renovation: Acquire valuable building tiles from a centralized market to renovate your estate, dictating the prestigious social events you can host.
• Deck Building Mechanic: Build a deck of Victorian gentry guests to invite to your events, enhancing your rewards.
• Competitive Courtship: Compete in a courtship for the hand of the most eligible young gentleman or lady in the county by meeting specific renovation and reputation objectives.