| Title | Possession 1881 |
| Developer(s) | End of the Line Studios |
| Publisher(s) | End of the Line Studios |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Size | 1.74 GB |
| Genre | PC > Adventure, Indie |
Possession 1881 is a supernatural-themed board game created by JJ Carlisle and published by Asmodee in 2012. It is set in Victorian England and revolves around a group of paranormal investigators who are trying to banish a powerful demon from a cursed mansion.
The Set-up
The game box contains a game board, 80 game cards, 6 investigator miniatures, 18 pawns, 6 dice, and a rulebook. To set up the game, players must first place the game board on a flat surface and shuffle the game cards. Each player then chooses one of the six investigator miniatures, which represent unique characters with different abilities and personalities. The pawns are placed in their starting locations on the game board, and the game cards are divided into three decks according to their symbol on the back.
The Gameplay
Possession 1881 is a cooperative game, meaning players work together to achieve a common goal. The objective of the game is to banish the demon from the cursed mansion before it takes over one of the investigators. On each turn, players have a set amount of actions they can take, such as moving, exploring new rooms, and fighting demons.
Exploration is a key element in the game as players try to uncover the secrets of the mansion and find necessary items and clues to banish the demon. However, players need to be careful as there are various traps and supernatural events that can hinder their progress. As players explore, they must also be mindful of the sanity meter, which decreases every time they encounter a supernatural event or demon. If a player’s sanity reaches zero, they will become possessed by the demon and turn against their fellow investigators.
The battles in Possession 1881 are resolved by rolling six dice, with different results depending on the type of demon being fought. As players defeat demons, they collect resources that can be used to improve their abilities and increase their chance of winning.
Strategy and Replayability
One of the key aspects of Possession 1881 is the high level of replayability. The game features different scenarios and difficulty levels, allowing players to have a unique experience each time they play. The game also presents players with various strategic choices, forcing them to prioritize their actions and work together to overcome challenges.
Furthermore, the investigator miniatures each have their own strengths and weaknesses, adding another layer of depth to the game. For example, some characters may excel at combat, while others are better at uncovering clues.
Final Thoughts
Possession 1881 is a highly immersive and challenging game that is perfect for fans of both cooperative and horror-themed board games. The combination of intriguing gameplay mechanics and rich Victorian theme make it a must-play for any board game enthusiast. So gather your team of paranormal investigators and take on the challenge of banishing the demon from the cursed mansion in Possession 1881!
System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Win 7, 8 or 10
- Processor: Pentium 4
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Mobile Graphics (Any Graphics Card with 1 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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- The game's installer will open, follow the prompts and instructions to install the game on your computer.
- Once the installation is complete, the game will be ready to play.