# Obsession: Wessex Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 8.3 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 30-90 min - **Weight**: 3.20 / 5 - **Designers**: Dan Hallagan - **Artists**: Dan Hallagan - **Publishers**: Kayenta Games, 4GAMES, Boardgame Mall, Giochix.it, Lucrum Games, Maldito Games, Strohmann Games, Super Meeple - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Post-Napoleonic - **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Worker Placement ## Verdict Perfect for those who already love the base game and want more character variety and new starting strategies.New family with starting advantagesMore guests to vary the gamesExcellent addition for solo modeHigh quality componentsRequires base game to playModerate language dependencyRECOMMENDED ## Description If you're already immersed in the high society of Obsession, the Wessex Expansion arrives to give your hosting experience a serious upgrade. The main highlight is the introduction of a fifth family board, the Wessex Family. The player taking on this role starts the game with an interesting strategic advantage: a larger starting country estate, which opens up new management possibilities from the very first turn. Furthermore, the Wessex player can choose between having the Breakfast Room or the Tennis Court — both second-level improvements — already installed in their manor, skipping some construction steps and jumping straight into the luxury. But it's not just about the new family. For those who love variety and want every game to feel distinct, the expansion injects a generous dose of new characters. It adds five new Starter Guests, five Casual Guests, and five Prestige Guests. This means more synergy combinations and more delightful headaches when deciding who to invite for afternoon tea. For the solo players, the Wessex Expansion is a real treat. It adds six new opponents for the Solitaire mode, bringing different playstyles and challenge levels for those who want to hone their tactics before facing friends. Ultimately, this is the kind of expansion that doesn't change the core essence of the game but refines the experience, adding layers of variety and new tactical options for those seeking perfection in the art of hosting and climbing the social ladder of Regency England. If you love the resource management and prestige struggle of the base game, this content is the ideal complement to make your sessions richer and more dynamic. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Obsession: Wessex Expansion, you step into the shoes of a family managing a country estate. Your goal is to navigate the social complexities of the era, hosting activities and managing your family's reputation to achieve the highest score. As the Viscount and Viscountess Wessex, you aim to make the most of your estate and outmaneuver rivals to secure your family's legacy. Setup To set up the game with the Wessex Expansion, follow these steps: Wessex Player Board: If a player selects the Wessex player board, they receive a significant family bonus: a 2nd-level improvement at the beginning of the game. Wessex Improvements: The player with the Wessex player board chooses either a Tennis Court or a Breakfast Room. This chosen tile is placed in the player's country estate organiser along with the standard START tiles. The unchosen tile is returned to the box. Morning Room: This tile is added to the ESSENTIALS category. It provides an improvement tile with a prestige rating of 1. Retiring Room: This tile is added to the PRESTIGE category. It provides an improvement tile with a prestige rating of 1. Solo Play: For Extended Solo Play, you may add six unique opponents, such as house Plantagenet, which range from beginner to expert levels. Game Flow Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Actions and How to Play Players must manage their estate and social invitations. Key elements include: Hosting Activities: Players must create a path for hosting new activities as their family reputation rises. It is advised to avoid hosting a single activity more than twice. Improvements: Players should seek to acquire and flip improvement tiles to maximize scores for renovations. Morning Room Mechanics: The Morning Room introduces a variable invitation, which is designed to help prevent unnecessary passing during the game. Retiring Room Mechanics: The Retiring Room provides a single female invite, which can be used to extend a deck or supply critical reputation early in the game. It is the first tile where a lady's maid serves as the essential activity servant. End of Game and Scoring Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Tips for Winning Maximize Renovations: Every opportunity should be taken to acquire and flip improvement tiles to achieve the largest possible score for renovations. Strategic Early Game: Utilize the flexibility provided by the Morning Room and the Retiring Room to manage your family reputation and extend decks during the first two seasons. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play the Wessex Expansion? Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and cannot be played as a standalone game. ### What does the Wessex Family bring to the table? They offer a larger starting country estate and the choice between two level 2 improvements (Breakfast Room or Tennis Court) right from the start. ### Does the expansion improve the solo mode? Yes, it adds six new opponents for the Solitaire mode, making the solo experience much more varied. ### How many new guests are included? There are 15 new guests in total: 5 Starter, 5 Casual, and 5 Prestige guests. ### Is the game complex? It has a medium-high weight (3.2/5). 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