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Our Verdict
If you love party games with lots of deduction and guaranteed laughs, 'Eccentric Essences' is the perfect choice to test your imaginary sense of smell and your bluffing skills.
Highlights
- Creative and hilarious deduction
- Intense social interaction
- Original and fun theme
- Perfect for large groups
- Lots of guaranteed laughs
Keep in mind
- Depends on group's mood
- May not appeal to heavy strategy fans
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Welcome to the Perfume Academy, future masters of the most... peculiar fragrances! In 'Eccentric Essences', your final exam is not for the faint of smell, but rather for those with a keen sense of humor and a fertile imagination. The examiners, a group of eccentric geniuses, have prepared challenges that will test your creativity and deduction skills in hilarious ways. Have you ever thought of creating 'The Essence of Monday Morning' or 'The Aroma of a Broken Dream'? How about an 'Eau de Forgotten Leftovers'? Yes, these are some of the 'legendary scents' you'll have to invent using the 'finest' ingredients available, such as mothballs, a whisper of stale strawberry, damp drywall, and baby powder. Each round, one player takes on the role of Examiner and secretly creates a bizarre perfume using Essence cards. The other players, the 'students', must study the scent, discuss their theories, and try to identify the correct perfume, using Choice tokens to indicate both their guess and its intensity. The closer you get to the correct deduction, the more points you score. Can you convince your friends that nostalgia smells like old socks? Get ready to think fast, follow your nose (even if it leads you to strange places), and dive into a gaming experience full of laughter and aromatic twists!
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Publisher
Hobby World
Designer
Yuri Lanovenchik
How many players can participate in Eccentric Essences?
The game is ideal for larger groups, supporting 3 to 10 players, which makes it perfect for parties and gatherings.
What is the average game duration?
Games are quite fast, usually taking between 20 to 20 minutes, so you can play multiple rounds in the same night!
What is the complexity of the game?
Eccentric Essences is a very light and accessible game. The rules are easy to learn, and the focus is on fun and interaction, not complex strategies.
What comes in the game box?
We don't have the final component list yet, but expect plenty of Essence cards, Choice tokens, and everything you need to create and deduce the most bizarre perfumes!
Who is Eccentric Essences recommended for?
It's highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun party game with lots of social deduction, creativity, and laughs. If you enjoy titles like Dixit or Mysterium, but with a more absurd sense of humor, you'll love this!
Is it a game for children?
While the theme is light, the deduction and humor might be better appreciated by teenagers and adults. There's no inappropriate content, but the fun is greater with an audience that understands the nuances of the humor.