Medical breakthroughs are sweeping through the early 19th century, but behind the grand demonstrations lies a world of questionable cures, theatrical physicians plus desperate patients. In Trepanation, you become a fraudulent doctor competing to become the most famous medical performer in town. It is a time where clever planning could bring fortune while a poorly timed scheme leaves your reputation in tatters.
 
Across six busy days, you will schedule events around the city, secure valuable venues as well as gather the medicines, equipment and accomplices needed to stage spectacular medical shows. Resources are scarce, so timing is everything. Rival doctors can disrupt your plans by creating shortages, stealing your audience or claiming the best time slots before you arrive.
 
Build your reputation by performing related shows for lucrative fame bonuses, attract crowds and then make sure your exploits reach the local newspapers. When legitimate opportunities run dry, darker methods may offer another route to riches. Grave-robbing can damage your reputation but the extra cash could be exactly what your ambitious medical career needs.
 
Trepanation is a strategic worker placement board game focused on timing, resource management as well as tactical planning. With numerous action spaces available, every decision matters as you compete for limited opportunities across the city. The Victorian-inspired setting adds a wonderfully macabre flavour to a game where ambition, deception plus ruthless efficiency can make the difference between becoming a celebrated medical sensation or being forgotten.