Overview:

Name: Obsession

BGG Weight: 3.10 / 5

Year Published: 2018

Publisher: Kayenta Games

Designer: Dan Hallagan

Number of Players: 1-4

Playing Time: 60-120 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Victorian Era, Romance, Worker Placement

Board Game Mechanics: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

 

Ratings:

Strategy: 9.0

Complexity: 7.5

Player Interaction: 7.5

Replayability: 8.5

Game Rating: 9.0

Cost: 6.0

 

Calculations:

Weight Rating: = 16.5

Playability Rating: = 17.5

Play Rating Score: = 68.0

Value Rating: = 11.33

 

Final Score Rating: = 79.33

 

Review:

Obsession is a worker placement game set in the Victorian era, where players take on the role of a wealthy family looking to build their estate and reputation through marriage and hosting events. The game has a strong theme and beautiful artwork, making it an immersive experience.

The gameplay is engaging and strategic, requiring players to plan their moves carefully and anticipate the actions of their opponents. The bidding system for acquiring guests and events adds an additional layer of strategy, making it a satisfying game to play.

Obsession can be played solo or cooperatively, with the option to play against an AI opponent. While the game has a moderate complexity level, the rulebook is well-written, and the gameplay flows smoothly.

The game’s replayability is high, as there are multiple paths to victory and different strategies to explore. The player interaction is also good, as there is competition for guests and events, and players can block each other’s actions.

The only downside to Obsession is the cost, which is on the higher side compared to other board games. However, the high-quality components and gameplay make it worth the investment for fans of worker placement games and Victorian era themes.

 

10 Games to Consider if You Enjoy Obsession:

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