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Mansions of Madness

2011 · BGG
Avg rating
7.26
Bayes rating
6.92
Weight
3.24 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2-5
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
13,821

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Description

Description from the publisher: Horrific monsters and spectral presences lurk in manors, crypts, schools, monasteries, and derelict buildings near Arkham, Massachusetts. Some spin dark conspiracies while others wait for hapless victims to devour or drive insane. It’s up to a handful of brave investigators to explore these cursed places and uncover the truth about the living nightmares within. Designed by Corey Konieczka, Mansions of Madness is a macabre game of horror, insanity, and mystery for two to five players. Each game takes place within a pre-designed story that provides players with a unique map and several combinations of plot threads. These threads affect the monsters that investigators may encounter, the clues they need to find, and which climactic story ending they will ultimately experience. One player takes on the role of the keeper, controlling the monsters and other malicious powers within the story. The other players take on the roles of investigators, searching for answers while struggling to survive with their minds intact. Do you dare enter the Mansions of Madness?

Play mode

Team-based One-vs-many

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict Card play & hand management Deduction & hidden information
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Dice rolling Tile, map & route building

Game type

Roleplaying game Abstract / puzzle game Miniatures / skirmish game
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Campaign / legacy game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth Horror & the supernatural Mystery, crime & investigation
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Adventure & exploration

Publishers

Arclight Games Edge Entertainment Fantasy Flight Games Galakta Heidelberger Spieleverlag Stratelibri Wargames Club Publishing

Designers

Corey Konieczka