Obsession
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A house in ruins. A family to be rebuilt. And a Victorian dream to be achieved.
In Obsession , you are the head of a fallen English house in the county of Derbyshire. But the time for shame is over: it's time to rebuild your prestige, host memorable events, and win the hearts of the elite . A strategic and thematic board game that combines servant management, deck-building, and social planning in one of the most immersive experiences ever created.
Every turn is an opportunity to host a hunting party, an elegant ball, or a political debate, always with the right staff at your side. Valets, butlers, housekeepers, and footmen move between halls and gardens as you build your reputation, renovate rooms, and forge alliances with influential families . And all with one goal: to be the best match for the county's most coveted heir.
Why "Obsession" is the ultimate strategy experience… with style.
- 🎩 Immersive Victorian setting : tea parties, scandals, and grand social events
- 🃏 Refined deck-building : every invited guest can make a difference (for better or worse)
- 🏛️ Deep household management : Every servant has a role, and every event requires precision
- 💔 Romantic Competition : Court the right heirs… and live up to their expectations
- 🧠 Perfect for solo play too : a flawless mode for strategic and solo players
If you're looking for a high-class strategic and thematic board game , where every choice is an elegant gesture and every victory smells of English roses and quiet ambition, Obsession is your new obsession . A complete, refined, and deeply satisfying experience.
Sit down, serve tea… and conquer high society, one room at a time.
Obsession
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. Lead your noble family to social rebirth.
In this strategic and narrative board game , each player takes on the role of a 19th-century English aristocratic family , struggling to restore their reputation after a difficult period. Their goal is to expand the estate's prestige, gain influence, and win the heart of a wealthy and sought-after nobleman.
2. Plan social events with guests and servants.
Each turn, choose a building tile from your board to host an event: it could be a Grand Ball, a Fox Hunt, a Musical Recital, or a Political Debate . To successfully organize, you'll need to arrange the right guests (drawn from your deck) and assign the appropriate servants to each role.
3. Manage service staff carefully.
Servants—such as butlers, maids, valets, cooks, and underbutlers —are essential to every activity. It takes resources and planning to build an efficient staff , allowing you to activate the best cards and earn increasingly prestigious rewards.
4. Expand your estate and improve your reputation.
As the turns progress, you'll be able to purchase new rooms and gardens from the central market, expanding the variety of events you can host and increasing your reputation . The benefits you gain allow you to attract higher-ranking guests, expanding your influence in the county.
5. Whoever conquers the heart… and the points wins.
During the game, a coveted court of two young nobles unfolds, and players compete to fulfill secret goals of reputation and development . At the end, whoever scores the most victory points across events, prestige, influential guests, and successes at the court wins. Obsession is an elegant and immersive board game , perfect for those who love planning, resource management, and Jane Austen-esque atmospheres.
🃏 SACHETS
30x45mm - Quantity 40
44x67mm - Quantity 30
57x87mm - Quantity 132
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It's not just a dance. It's your chance to take center stage again.
Build your fortune, seduce the nobility and prepare for the grand ball
Obsession – Intrigue and Tea in the 19th-Century English Countryside
Welcome to Derbyshire, where every glance counts, every word is calculated, and every invitation can change a fate. In Obsession , you are the head of a fallen house dreaming of regaining its place among the Victorian elite.
Between busy valets, rooms to renovate and living rooms full of secrets , you will have to earn the respect of the most influential families, court them with cunning and make your mansion prosper.
It is a thematic and strategic board game , but above all a journey into 19th-century English society, where reputation is worth more than gold.
Obsession – The board game of elegance, reputation, and Victorian strategy
Obsession is a strategic board game set in Victorian England for 1-4 players, featuring refined hand management, minion placement, and deck building mechanics.
As you progress, you'll expand your mansion with new rooms, invite high-ranking guests, and improve your staff to host memorable events. Every activity—from a quiet game of billiards to a lavish Grand Ball—can bring you money, reputation, and new contacts.
It all revolves around an elegant system, where planning your schedule and managing your human resources is crucial to excelling in courting the county's most sought-after young men.
A strategic and thematic pearl , perfect for those who love deep but immersive games, and want to feel like the protagonist of a Bridgerton -style series for a few hours... but with much more management tension!
We played it, and served tea with strategy 🐸
Few games have captivated us like Obsession . A perfect blend of resource management and emergent storytelling , with clean mechanics and a masterfully rendered theme.
It's like reading Jane Austen with a board in front of you: every decision matters, every turn has the potential to change the course of the game.
The solo mode is excellent, the minion system is brilliant, and growing your estate is genuinely satisfying.
A game we recommend to those looking for an experience rich in atmosphere but with real tactical depth .
And yes, we too tried desperately to impress Elizabeth and Charles…
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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