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Obscurians

Obscurians

2024·Rocky Bogdanski, Kai Wetzel

4 - 6 players
30 - 60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

From BoardGameGeek

Introducing the Shadow Bazaar: Become an Obscurian! Step into the enigmatic realm of the Obscurians, a clandestine shadow market nestled within a remote desert planet. As an Obscurian, your mission is to uncover elusive combinations of goods while contending with rival players bent on thwarting your plans. Navigate the intricate webs of your fellow Obscurians to achieve your covert objectives with finesse. Employ subtle deception and strategic maneuvers to outwit your opponents, all without uttering a single falsehood. Each Obscurian conceals a clandestine client with specific procurement requirements. Fulfill these missions shrewdly while deciphering the intentions of your adversaries to amass the most points by game's end. Obscurians offers a blend of intrigue, deception, and deduction, where actions speak louder than words. Utilize henchman dice judiciously to manipulate ever-changing circumstances in your favor while concealing your true aims from prying eyes. Adapt your strategy to the shifting landscape of the game to maintain your advantage. Harness the tactical potential of the henchman dice to orchestrate cunning exchanges, bolster your resources, or subtly influence your rivals' actions. Navigate the dynamic gameplay to subtly sway the Obscurians to your cause. Each round presents unique challenges, from unexpected visitors to sudden sandstorms, demanding strategic adaptability to prevail. Beware the looming threat of a sandstorm-induced endgame, striking a balance between efficiency and caution. -description from the publisher

Obscurians

Which Obscurians video should I watch?

Obscurians has 3 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews and 1 other video. They date from September to November 2024.

If you like it, try Lords of Waterdeep, Stone Age, Puerto Rico or Champions of Midgard, which share several of its mechanics. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2024.

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Tretet näher, wir haben eine ganz heiße SPIEL-Ware! | Obscurians PreviewReview11:15

Tretet näher, wir haben eine ganz heiße SPIEL-Ware! | Obscurians Preview

Brettspiel Buddies

Brettspiel Buddies

Review - ObscuriansReview18:55

Review - Obscurians

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Game4LifeBG

Overview at Essen Spiel 2024 - ObscuriansInterview2:27

Overview at Essen Spiel 2024 - Obscurians

Game4LifeBG

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About Obscurians

From BoardGameGeek:

Introducing the Shadow Bazaar: Become an Obscurian! Step into the enigmatic realm of the Obscurians, a clandestine shadow market nestled within a remote desert planet. As an Obscurian, your mission is to uncover elusive combinations of goods while contending with rival players bent on thwarting your plans. Navigate the intricate webs of your fellow Obscurians to achieve your covert objectives with finesse. Employ subtle deception and strategic maneuvers to outwit your opponents, all without uttering a single falsehood. Each Obscurian conceals a clandestine client with specific procurement requirements. Fulfill these missions shrewdly while deciphering the intentions of your adversaries to amass the most points by game's end. Obscurians offers a blend of intrigue, deception, and deduction, where actions speak louder than words. Utilize henchman dice judiciously to manipulate ever-changing circumstances in your favor while concealing your true aims from prying eyes. Adapt your strategy to the shifting landscape of the game to maintain your advantage. Harness the tactical potential of the henchman dice to orchestrate cunning exchanges, bolster your resources, or subtly influence your rivals' actions. Navigate the dynamic gameplay to subtly sway the Obscurians to your cause. Each round presents unique challenges, from unexpected visitors to sudden sandstorms, demanding strategic adaptability to prevail. Beware the looming threat of a sandstorm-induced endgame, striking a balance between efficiency and caution. -description from the publisher

Designers

Rocky Bogdanski, Kai Wetzel

Artist

Hendrik Noack

Publisher

Funtails

Categories

DiceScience FictionSpies / Secret Agents

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