Aberration

A game by Peter Lee

1 - 4 Players 60 - 90 minutes Medium

Action Points, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Map Deformation, Map Reduction, Modular Board, Multiple Maps, Pieces as Map, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement

Dice, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Step into the dark fantasy world of Aberration, where the sanctuary of your village is under threat from the lurking shadows and aberrations. As the last defense, you'll embark on a thrilling cooperative adventure, working together with up to three other players to survive the night. With a playtime of 60 to 90 minutes, you'll have ample time to immerse yourself in the game's intricate mechanics, including worker placement, bag building, and asymmetric player powers. The game's designer, Peter Lee, has crafted a unique experience that combines elements of horror and survival, making for a truly harrowing experience. As you navigate the tainted forest, the fog-of-war mechanic will keep you on your toes, concealing lurking terrors and shrouding the truth. The map will deform and reduce as the game progresses, unveiling a corrupted landscape that's unique to each playthrough. With the addition of dice rolling, events, and hand management, every moment will be filled with tension and terror. Will you be able to survive the night and defend your village against the forces of darkness? With its modular board, multiple maps, and variable player powers, Aberration offers a fresh and exciting experience each time you play, making it a must-try for fans of cooperative games and dark fantasy.