2019 · Novel-based

Frankenstein

Players assume the roles of rival mad scientists racing to assemble a living creature using alchemical parts. On each turn, players choose whether to buy a visible body part, sell a part to an anatomist for a small payout, or put the part up for auction to manipulate prices and opponents. Cards and coffin draws introduce variability: players may acquire useful components, weak cadavers, or trigger negative events like villager anger. The game supports 2–5 players, runs about 30–40 minutes, and emphasizes hand management, auction tactics, and timing to be the first to complete a viable monster.

groupPlayers

2–5 best 5

schedulePlaying time

30–45 min

cakeAge

10+

psychologyComplexity

1 / 5