Final Girl: Madness in the Dark

Van Ryder Games, Don't Panic Games, Fox in the Box · Board game · 2023
8.2 Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 1 · best 1 Solo 20–60 min Weight 2.9/5
Buy · from US$ 21.46
8.2 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you dig the slasher horror movie vibe and love a tense solo challenge, this Final Girl expansion is for you! The Ratchet Lady at Wolfe Asylum brings an extra dose of dread and tough decisions.

Highlights
  • Immersive solo experience
  • Thematic villain and location
  • Tense and difficult decisions
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Can be very challenging
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for another solo nightmare with Final Girl: Madness in the Dark! This time, the action unfolds in the eerie Wolfe Asylum, where the hallways echo with disturbing whispers and maniacal cackles. The Ratchet Lady herself, the villain of this expansion, is more dangerous than ever, applying her peculiar 'therapy' to residents and staff, turning them into bloodthirsty zombies. Your mission is to survive this madness, deciding whether to try and calm the infected or go for elimination before they get you. But, of course, the only way to end this mess is to confront and defeat the Ratchet Lady herself.

The game retains the series' iconic double-sided box structure, where each side is a work of art and the removable panels transform into the killer and location boards. Explore the asylum, manage your resources, and make crucial decisions that could mean the difference between life and death. And beware of the 'medications' that might appear: they promise to boost your abilities, but the cost might be too high. Are you ready to face another interactive horror movie and escape alive to tell the tale? Final Girl: Madness in the Dark is the perfect pick for anyone who loves a good solo challenge with an extra dose of dread and adrenaline.

Expansion for

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Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

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Solo · 1 player
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Final Girl Game: Final Girl, Series 2 Misc: LongPack Games Movies: Horror Movies
Publisher Van Ryder Games, Don't Panic Games, Fox in the Box, Gen-X Games (GenX), Lucky Duck Games, Rexhry
Designer A. J. Porfirio
Artist Vladyslava Ladkova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need the base Final Girl game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Madness in the Dark' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Final Girl' to be played.
How many players can participate?
This game is designed for one player (solo). The experience is entirely focused on you versus the horror!
How long does a game session take?
Generally, a game session lasts between 20 to 60 minutes, depending on your skill and luck with dice and cards.
Is the complexity high?
The average weight is around 2.85, indicating moderate complexity. It's not super complicated, but it requires attention to rules and strategy.
What comes in the box besides the villain and location?
The box contains everything you need to face the Ratchet Lady at Wolfe Asylum, including cards, markers, and the double-sided board pieces.
Is it very difficult to survive?
Final Girl is known for being challenging. This expansion is no exception, so be prepared to break a sweat to escape alive!
What is the main theme of the game?
The theme is horror, specifically inspired by slasher films, with a psychiatric asylum setting and a villain who turns people into monsters.