My Father's Work
- Designer T. C. Petty III
- Publisher Renegade Game Studios , Origames
- Illustration Anh Le Art , Cold Castle Studios , Eric Hibbeler , Damien Mammoliti , Janos Orban
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In My Father's Work, you play as a mad scientist restoring your father's laboratory and completing his unfinished masterwork. You conduct experiments, support the town, and upgrade your estate while making narrative choices over three generations. Each generation you lose resources but pass down knowledge via a journal. The game mixes worker placement, hand management, events, and storytelling in a dark atmosphere.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a complex strategy game for experienced players aged 14 and up. With around 180 minutes playtime, it requires patience and strategic thinking. It suits players who enjoy thematic, narrative-driven games with challenging worker placement mechanics and multi-layered gameplay.
How It Works
Players use worker placement with different worker types to perform experiments and estate upgrades. Hand management is vital for resource use. Narrative choices and storytelling shape the game's progression, while events add unpredictability. The game spans three generations, where knowledge is inherited but resources reset, creating a long-term strategic challenge.
What Makes It Special
Designed by T. C. Petty III, My Father's Work combines deep worker placement mechanics with rich narrative depth in a fantasy-horror setting. It was nominated for three Golden Geek Awards in 2022 and recommended in 2023 by American Tabletop Complex Games. Its use of a book as a board combined with a digital app offers an innovative hybrid experience.
Awards
2022
- 2023 American Tabletop Complex Games — Recommended
Pro
- Innovative mix of worker placement and storytelling
- Narrative choices impact game progression
- Three-generation mechanic with knowledge inheritance
- Multiple Golden Geek Award nominations in 2022
Contra
- Long playtime of about 180 minutes requires patience
- Complex rules can be challenging for newcomers
- No solo mode; designed for 2-4 players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a dark fantasy-horror world where players embody mad scientists working in an eerie laboratory filled with macabre experiments and curiosities.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to learn the mechanics and focus on balancing worker placement with hand management.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, My Father's Work is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical session lasts around 180 minutes, requiring a lengthy playtime commitment.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players due to its complex mechanics and long duration.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines classic worker placement with deep narrative elements and a multi-generation system.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and horror theme, it is recommended for older teens and adults.
What mechanic makes it special?
The use of worker placement with different worker types alongside narrative choice sets it apart.
Fazit
My Father's Work is a demanding game for players who appreciate narrative depth and complex mechanics. Its long duration and intricate theme make it best suited for patient, experienced gamers.
