# Mansions of Madness: House of Fears

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 120-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.12 / 5
- **Designers**: Tracy Hickman
- **Artists**: Michael Silsby, Tom Jolly
- **Publishers**: Arclight Games, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Wargames Club Publishing
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Horror, Miniatures, Murder / Mystery, Puzzle, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Love a good horror story that feels like a movie? This Mansions of Madness expansion drops you into a haunted mansion that's an eternal film set! Perfect for those who dig the base game's vibe and crave more mystery.Immersive cinematic experienceNew mysteries to solveExpands the MoM universeTense team challengesRequires the base gameLanguage dependencyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a macabre movie screening in "Mansions of Madness: House of Fears"! This expansion for the base game throws you right into a sinister film production, where you and your friends are invited to an exclusive screening by a renowned director at the haunted Whale Manor. The catch? The manor is inhabited by the spirits of actors trapped in an eternal loop, reliving the dramas of their films. It's an invitation to an adventure of horror and mystery in the 1920s, with a distinctly cinematic flair.

You'll need to unravel the dark secrets of the manor and escape before the film's tragic ending comes to pass. To do this, you'll explore environments that change with each playthrough thanks to the modular board, utilize each investigator's unique abilities, and wisely manage your cards. Dice rolls will determine the success or failure of many actions, and area movement ensures exploration is dynamic. It's a team-based game where deduction and cooperation are crucial to survive the clutches of horror.

"House of Fears" adds a layer of engaging narrative and challenges that require quick thinking, perfect for those who enjoy a good horror story with puzzle and investigation elements. If you're already a fan of Mansions of Madness and are looking for new plots to unravel, this expansion offers a unique experience, simulating the feeling of being inside a suspense and horror film. Prepare your flashlights and your courage, because the show is about to begin!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game 'Mansions of Madness' to play this expansion?
Absolutely! 'House of Fears' is an expansion, so you'll need to own the base game 'Mansions of Madness' (First Edition) to enjoy this story.

### How long does a game session last?
Prepare for immersion! Games typically last between 120 and 180 minutes, so set aside a good chunk of your day or night to unravel the mysteries of Whale Manor.

### How many players can participate?
This expansion is for groups of 2 to 5 investigators. The more people, the more chaos and cooperation to face the horrors!

### Is the game difficult?
Mansions of Madness is known for being challenging. This expansion maintains that level, requiring strategy and a bit of luck to overcome obstacles. The complexity is considered medium-high (3.11/5 on BGG).

### What components come with this expansion?
You'll find new scenarios, cards, tokens, and everything else needed to dive into this cinematic horror story, complementing the base game.

### Is any translation required?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have translated cards or use a translated reference sheet to facilitate gameplay.

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