Boardgames

My Father’s Work

Step into the shoes of competing mad scientists in My Father's Work. Race against time and legacy to complete your father's masterwork, navigating through experiments and fear!

180
minutes

2 - 4
player(s)

Medium Heavy

About this board game

‘My Father’s Work’ is a riveting board game that thrusts players into the fascinating world of mad science. As players, you are scientists, following in your father’s footsteps, striving to complete his magnum opus. The intriguing theme is set in a Gothic Victorian era, an age of discovery, innovation, and suspense.

The game is an immersive storytelling experience, where each decision you make affects the narrative story arc, adding a layer of depth and personal involvement. This narrative-driven game evolves over multiple generations, as your family’s legacy is passed down from one generation to another. This long-term progression is one of the game’s unique features, where your actions in one round or “generation” can have lasting effects in later rounds, adding a strategic depth to your gameplay decisions.

The core mechanics of the game are a blend of worker placement and resource management. You dispatch members of your family to gather resources, conduct experiments, and uncover the secrets of life itself. As you progress, you’ll complete experiments, write research papers, and build an array of strange and wonderful inventions. All of these contribute to your Victory Points, which determine the winner at the end of the game.

But ‘My Father’s Work’ isn’t just about amassing points. The game is also about creating an engaging narrative. Each player’s actions and decisions contribute to the story, making every game a unique tale of scientific discovery and family legacy. This is made possible by the game’s innovative app integration, which provides branching narrative choices and dynamic scenario updates. This integration of technology makes ‘My Father’s Work’ stand out in the crowd of traditional board games.

Some key features of the game include:

  • Worker Placement: You’ll allocate family members to various actions like gathering components, studying theories, and building inventions.
  • Resource Management: You’ll manage resources like money, materials, and knowledge to complete your father’s work.
  • Legacy Mechanic: The decisions you make in each generation have consequences in future generations, affecting the game’s outcome in a meaningful way.
  • App Integration: The game’s mobile app provides a dynamic, evolving narrative and ensures each playthrough is unique.

From the moment you open the box, ‘My Father’s Work’ immerses you in a world of scientific discovery and family legacy. Its intricate mechanics and immersive narrative make it an unforgettable gaming experience. Whether you’re a seasoned board gamer or new to the hobby, ‘My Father’s Work’ offers a unique, engaging, and strategic gameplay that will keep you coming back for more.