Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
2016
Design4.9/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy5.1/10
Complexity7.3/10

Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

App-driven horror game; explore a haunted mansion, solve mysteries, and fight monsters together.
2016 • 1–5
Average rating
3.76
Players
1–5
Avg time
180 min
Age
14+
Listed in shelves
Description

Mansions of Madness: Second Edition casts players as investigators exploring eerie locations, uncovering dark secrets, and battling terrifying monsters. Each scenario unfolds with a unique narrative, guiding players through a maze of rooms and encounters driven by an app that controls the monsters and manages the unfolding story. Players must work together, utilizing their unique investigator abilities and skills, to solve puzzles, gather clues, and combat the supernatural horrors that lurk within.

Gameplay revolves around exploring the modular board, which is revealed piece by piece, and resolving challenges presented by the app. Dice rolls determine success in combat and skill checks, while careful hand management of cards representing weapons, items, and sanity is crucial for survival. The constant threat of losing sanity and succumbing to madness adds a thrilling layer of tension, making every decision a desperate gamble against the encroaching darkness.

Categories
Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Miniatures, Murder/Mystery, Puzzle, Murder / Mystery, Cooperative Game, Dice, Deduction
Mechanics
Area Movement, Co-operative Play, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Partnerships, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, Hidden Roles, Deduction, Action Points
Publishers
  • Fantasy Flight Games
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