My Father’s Work is a thematically rich, narrative-driven board game that draws players into a world of mad scientists, ethically questionable experiments, and a multigenerational quest for scientific glory.
In the game, each player takes on the role of a brilliant (and perhaps slightly unhinged) scientist determined to complete their father’s work—a legendary researcher. The game unfolds over three generations, during which players inherit an estate, an experiment journal, and a reputation within the town. Along the way, they face moral dilemmas, the anger of townsfolk, and the ever-present danger of descending into madness.
The game combines worker placement, resource management, and app-assisted storytelling. Players:
- gather resources to conduct experiments,
- upgrade their estate,
- interact with the town (or earn its resentment),
- make decisions that influence future generations.
The game includes a mobile app that guides the story, tracks experimental progress, triggers events, and enables branching narrative paths. Each playthrough is different, as the story adapts to the players’ choices.
If you’re drawn to a world of eccentric scientists, moral choices, and a dark legacy, My Father’s Work is an excellent choice for an immersive evening of gameplay. 🧬🕯️
