Bohemians is a competitive deckbuilding game about the Parisian art scene before the turn of the twentieth century. It is the time of Vincent van Gogh, Auguste Rodin and Oscar Wilde, among so many others. The first-ever cafés have just opened their doors, allowing characters from all walks of life to meet in public, discussing and cross-pollinating the worlds of art, philosophy and politics. While the mainstream imagination is captivated by the advent of modern inventions like electric light, the Bohemians yearn for a different, more simple kind of life in which they are free to pursue their artistic dreams. Inspired by stories of vagabonds, eccentrics and nomadic wanderers, they aspire to a life of poverty and creativity.

During the game, players take on the role of Bohemian artists, trying to change the world and themselves through art. Each turn represents a typical 'day in the life' in a quite literal sense: the cards in your hand show habits, possible actions that you can take. Which actions you choose and how you string them together determines how much inspiration you get out of your day. Inspiration, in turn, can be used to change your habits for the better, attract muses, or create art. Along the way, players will have to deal with the chores of a day job, or choose the freedom of unemployment but face the consequences of poverty. Hardship cards represent the troubles in each artist's life, including mental illness, social isolation and economic downturns. By making art, players can heal their maladies, inspire others, and eventually win the game by leaving a definitive mark on history.

Trigger warning: this game attempts to depict the realistic challenges and life choices of historical artists. As such it includes references to such topics as mental illness, sexually transmitted diseases, addiction to intoxicating substances, and prostitution.