Obsession 2018
Designed by Dan Hallagan
What it is
A medium-heavy post-napoleonic game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around action retrieval, closed drafting, deck, bag, and pool building.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #67 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Obsession
Obsession is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Post-Napoleonic game where the core of play revolves around Action Retrieval, Closed Drafting and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. A medium-heavy post-napoleonic game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around action retrieval, closed drafting, deck, bag, and pool building. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #67 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Obsession
How many players is Obsession?
Obsession plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Obsession solo?
Yes — Obsession supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Obsession work with 2 players?
Yes — Obsession plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Obsession take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Obsession hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.1 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Obsession for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Obsession?
Obsession is a Post-Napoleonic game, built on Action Retrieval, Closed Drafting, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Where to buy Obsession
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