Obscurians

A game by Rocky Bogdanski, Kai Wetzel

4 - 6 Players 30 - 60 minutes Low

Contracts, Deduction, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Events, Hidden Roles, Hidden Victory Points, Hot Potato, Set Collection, Take That, Trading, Turn Order: Claim Action

Bluffing, Deduction, Dice, Science Fiction, Spies/Secret Agents

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready to enter the mysterious world of Obscurians, a game of intrigue and deception for 4 to 6 players. In this 30 to 60 minute game, you'll navigate a complex web of hidden roles, secret missions, and strategic maneuvers to outwit your opponents. As an Obscurian, your goal is to uncover elusive combinations of goods while contending with rival players who are trying to thwart your plans. With easy to learn rules, you'll be able to dive right into the game and start making your moves. As you play, you'll use a combination of dice rolling, trading, and deduction to achieve your covert objectives. Each player has a clandestine client with specific procurement requirements, and fulfilling these missions will earn you points. But beware - your opponents are trying to do the same, and they won't hesitate to use tactics like take that and hidden victory points to get ahead. With a unique blend of science fiction and spy themes, Obscurians is a game that will keep you on your toes. Designed by Rocky Bogdanski and Kai Wetzel, and published in 2024, this game is sure to be a hit with fans of bluffing and deduction games. So gather your friends and get ready to enter the Shadow Bazaar - but be careful, in this game of Obscurians, actions speak louder than words.