Episode 98: Living the Theme: Obsession vs Rock Hard 1977

Some board games have a theme pasted on top. Others pull you completely into their world. That’s what this week is all about. Today, we’re diving into two games that don’t just give you actions to take… they give you a life to live. In Rock Hard: 1977, you’re chasing fame, sleep deprivation, and your next big gig in the gritty world of late-70s rock. In Obsession, you’re managing servants, social status, and scandal in high society England. By the end of the episode, we’ll decide which game does the better job of making players forget they’re sitting at a table… and start believing they’re living another life!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Topic of the Day!

06:32 Obsession

27:09 Obsession: Collector's Corner

29:55 Obsession: Final Thoughts

32:04 Rock Hard 1977

44:19 Rock Hard 1977: Collector's Corner

44:57 Rock Hard 1977: Final Thoughts

47:35 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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