Imagine that twenty years have passed since Victor Frankenstein's death. Paris, 1819, is the setting for a sinister mystery: a giant, anonymous benefactor, claiming to possess Frankenstein's research, summons the world's greatest scientists for a macabre competition. The prize? Unlocking the secret of immortality. But be careful, as not everyone is there by choice, and Captain Walton still prowls the city, hoping to fulfill a vow made decades ago.

In Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, you step into the shoes of one of these obsessed scientists. Your goal is to satisfy the Creature's desires by building an abomination—a companion to end the monster's miserable solitude. To achieve this, you'll need a strong stomach and sharp strategy. The game employs worker placement, where you send assistants to scavenge morgues and cemeteries for body parts, conduct research at the Academy of Sciences, and hire shady associates to speed up your dirty work.

In your lab, you must manage decomposing resources and charge Leyden jars to provide the "spark of being" to your creation. However, it's not just about math and logistics; the game features strong narrative elements. Your decisions shape the story and can lead to potentially unsavory outcomes. Tension rises each round, as the game ends when someone successfully brings their creature to life or when the Captain finally kills the monster. The player with the most victory points will inherit Frankenstein's dark legacy. Are you ready to play God, or will you end up as just another failed experiment?