Editorial Pick · $80
Obsession
Run a Victorian estate. Hire staff, host events. Underrated and beautiful.
Medium weight
Obsession
Why Obsession.
Run a Victorian estate. Hire staff, host events. Underrated and beautiful.
It plays best in two players, 3-4 players and strategy night situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.
No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.
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