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.
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