Obsession

In Obsession, you step into the role of the head of a respected but struggling family estate in mid-1800s Victorian England. After several lean decades, the family's fortune finally looks to turn! Your goal is to improve your estate to gain higher status among the most influential families in Derbyshire.

The game spans 16 to 20 turns where players build a deck of British nobility, renovate their estate by acquiring building tiles from a centralized market, and manage an extensive staff of butlers, housekeepers, underbutlers, maids, footmen, and servants using a unique worker placement mechanic. Successfully hosting prestigious social activities such as fox hunts, music recitals, billiards, political debates, and grand balls increases the player's wealth, reputation, and connections among the elite.

Each turn, players choose a building tile representing a room or outdoor space in and around their 19th-century British manor. The chosen tile dictates the event that can be hosted and the guests that can be invited. Players must carefully plan to have the right staff available to serve the event and support the guests as needed. The reward for success is new investment opportunities, enabling further estate renovations, an increased reputation in the county, a growing circle of influential acquaintances, and a larger, well-trained household staff.

Throughout the game, there is a competitive courtship for the hand of the county’s most sought-after young gentleman and lady, presenting specific renovation and reputation goals. The player who best meets these goals while accumulating victory points will win the wealthy beloved's hand and the game.

Sleeves 
40st 30x45mm
30st 44x67mm
132st 57x87mm