Board game, Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein

Abomination

The Heir of Frankenstein


  A board game by Dan Blanchett

  A large amount of text on components is needed during play.

 2 - 4 Players   90 - 180 minutes   Medium 

  Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement, Storytelling, Events, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

  Horror, Science Fiction, Novel-based

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Description

In Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, you'll delve into a dark and sinister world inspired by Mary Shelley's classic novel. The game takes place in 1819, twenty years after Victor Frankenstein's death, and follows the story of his vengeful creature and Robert Walton, the sea captain who vowed to kill it. A mysterious benefactor has emerged in the scientific community, claiming to possess Frankenstein's research and sponsoring a grand competition to unlock the mystery of mortality. As one of 2 to 4 players, you'll take on the role of a renowned scientist tasked with bringing a new form of life into being. Through worker placement and resource management, you'll gather materials, conduct research, and toil away in your lab to assemble a new creation. The game is full of narrative elements and surprises, including visits from the creature, which can reward or punish you based on your progress. With a playtime of 90 to 180 minutes, Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein is a competitive game of strategic monster building that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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