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About Control

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You may especially enjoy this if you like:

• weird horror and supernatural thrillers (think secret government agencies, mysterious entities, objects of power, etc)
• action-packed, third person experiences
• love secrets, lore, and collectibles
• are a fan of the Alan Wake universe (these games share the same universe, so you’ll see connections if you are a fan)

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Why Control

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This was officially voted in as a 2025 Community Selection for the club! Not only that, but this was — by a pretty wide margin — the number one pick from the community.

The game is also the recipient of over 80 awards (!!!) which means the G&G community isn’t the only group excited about the game. It was nominated for Game of the Year (The Game Awards, 2019) and won Best Art Direction at the same show, among many other accolades.

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Content Warnings & Notes ⚠

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• The game is rated M. ****Click the toggle (on the left) to get a little more detail.

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Geeks & Grounds Timeline / Important Dates 🗓️

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Please note that this timeline is a general breakdown and suggestion for if you’d like to stay on track to finish the game by the time we have our monthly hangout! Feel free to play at your own pace: play in one big session, or even break it up further into smaller bits.

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Reflection & Discussion Questions

• What were some of your first impressions of “The Oldest House”? How did you feel as you started exploring?
• Have any notes or ephemera stood out to you? Rules of the house, conversation threads between characters, etc.
• Do you typically enjoy games that have lots of environmental lore or do you prefer most of that to come from characters? Why or why not?
• As we play, do you feel like you have a sense of the motivations and goals for the various people, entities, and organizations around the Oldest House? Why or why not (and what are some examples)?
• What are the ways you look for control in situations where you feel out of control?
• Did you feel like the ending of Control was satisfactory? Why or why not?