Obsession

Obsession is a richly thematic strategy board game set in Victorian England, where players take charge of respected but struggling country estates determined to restore their family's reputation and prestige. Through careful planning, elegant social events, and estate improvements, you compete to become one of the most influential families in Derbyshire.

Over the course of the game, players renovate their manor by acquiring new rooms and outdoor locations from a shared market. Each addition expands the estate and unlocks new opportunities to host prestigious gatherings such as fox hunts, music recitals, billiards evenings, political debates, and magnificent grand balls.

A unique combination of deck building and worker placement drives the gameplay. Players recruit and manage a skilled household staff, including butlers, housekeepers, maids, valets, underbutlers, and footmen. Every event requires the right combination of servants and invited guests, rewarding careful preparation and efficient estate management.

Successfully hosting social occasions increases your wealth, reputation, and network of influential acquaintances. As your status grows, you gain access to better investments, more impressive renovations, and an increasingly capable domestic staff, allowing your estate to flourish throughout the game.

Running alongside the main competition is an elegant courtship for the county's most desirable bachelor and bachelorette. Fulfilling specific renovation and reputation goals improves your chances of securing this prestigious marriage, providing additional victory points and another path to success.

Combining immersive historical theme, deep strategic gameplay, and satisfying long term planning, Obsession offers a unique experience where careful estate management, social influence, and impeccable hospitality determine which family rises to the top of Victorian society.