Molly House

Quick overview

Molly House, from Wehrlegig and designers including Cole Wehrle and Jo Kelly, explores the social and cultural history of 18th century "mollies" in Georgian London through a hidden-identity, celebration-versus-persecution game. Early critical pieces praised its narrative ambition and the way rules and endgame conditions convey social risk and joy.

What plays like

It is a game about balance: draft hands to stage festivities and grow the community, while watching the threat of persecution and informers. The design intentionally makes risk meaningful, and the three different endgame paths tell different stories about acceptance, survival, or betrayal. Reviewers appreciated the careful handling of sensitive material.

Components and production

A classically styled box and readable components support the historical subject matter. Reviewers note that rules density can be a barrier, but the book’s framing and story-driven structure reward patient readers.

Who this is for

Players who enjoy social deduction, narrative risk, and games that foreground historical context. This is also a title for players comfortable with weightier themes and discussion-friendly tables.

Pros
• Bold, memorable theme and strong narrative payoff.
• Mechanics that reinforce story and tension.
• Thoughtful treatment of difficult historical subject matter.

Cons
• Heavy rules that can intimidate casual groups.
• Not a lighthearted party game; requires buy-in to the theme.

Verdict

Molly House is one of 2025’s most interesting designs, a game that takes risks and, in many ways, succeeds at creating emotional resonance at the table. Recommended for groups open to meaningful, story-driven play. If you are looking for group games, Playcracy’s Face Off will release soon. In Face Off, you travel in time and play as a historical character against your opponents. If you reach the end of the gameboard and answer the final question correctly, you win. Sounds interesting? Sign up to our newsletter and stay updated!