# Mansions of Madness: Second Edition ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: #76 - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 120-180 min - **Weight**: 2.70 / 5 - **Designers**: Nikki Valens - **Artists**: Anders Finér, Corey Konieczka, Cristi Balanescu, Jacob Murray, Tony Foti, Yoann Boissonnet - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta - **Categories**: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Miniatures, Murder / Mystery, Mythology, Novel-based, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Map Addition, Modular Board, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Stat Check Resolution, Traitor Game, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're a fan of cooperative horror and deep narrative experiences, Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is going to be your new obsession. The app integration truly elevates the immersion, making every mystery feel uniquely terrifying. Deeply immersive, app-driven narrative Rich Lovecraftian atmosphere and lore Engaging cooperative mystery solving Variety of scenarios and investigator abilities Requires a digital app to play Longer playtime per scenario High initial setup time HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to dive into the dark universe of Mansions of Madness: Second Edition, a fully cooperative, app-driven board game that plunges you headfirst into mysteries and horrors. If you enjoy the atmosphere of Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign, you'll feel right at home, but with an extra dose of immersion. The app is your personal guide through the foggy streets of Innsmouth and the haunted corridors of Arkham's cursed mansions, revealing secrets and pushing you to the limit. One to five players can take on the role of fearless investigators, each with their own abilities, ready to face four core scenarios full of fear and enigmas. The journey is challenging: you'll collect essential items like weapons and tools, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and, of course, confront terrifying creatures, insanity itself, and death lurking around every corner. It's not just about surviving; it's about uncovering the truth behind the evils plaguing the town and, perhaps, finding some peace in this chaos. The base game already includes four scenarios that guarantee many hours of fun and tension: Cycle of Eternity, Escape from Innsmouth, Shattered Bonds, and Rising Tide. And if the thirst for more mysteries strikes, the app offers additional paid scenarios to further expand your adventure. Open the door, if you dare, and step into Mansions of Madness: Second Edition. Darkness awaits! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Welcome to Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, a thrilling board game of investigation and horror. In this game, you and your fellow investigators will work together to unravel the mysteries of a haunted mansion, all while trying to maintain your sanity and avoid the clutches of terrifying monsters. Your goal is to complete the investigation and achieve the scenario's objective, which is hidden from you at the beginning of the game. Will you be able to overcome the challenges and emerge victorious, or will the forces of darkness consume you? Setup To start the game, separate the investigator cards into decks by type and shuffle the damage and horror decks. Organize the cards in the common item, unique item, spell, and condition decks alphabetically and place them faceup. Then, organize the map tiles by size and the monsters with their matching tokens. Separate all tokens into pools by type. Next, run the app and ensure that all expansions you wish to play with are enabled. Select a new game or resume a saved game, and choose which story to play. Each player selects an investigator and takes its card and figure, then inputs the chosen investigators into the app. Players receive specific possessions as instructed by the app and distribute them among the investigators as they choose. Finally, read aloud the scenario's prologue, place the starting map tile, investigator figures, and other tokens as instructed, and perform any other steps required by the app. The Turn of Play The game is divided into two phases: the Investigator phase and the Mythos phase. During the Investigator phase, investigators take turns in the order of their choice. On each investigator's turn, they can perform up to two actions. The available actions include: Move action: Move your investigator up to 2 spaces, one space at a time, from one space to an adjacent space. Explore action: Reveal an adjacent room by tapping an explore token in your space or on a door adjacent to your space, then selecting EXPLORE. Search action: Search in your space by tapping a search token in your space, then selecting SEARCH. Trade action: Give any possessions to each other investigator in your space and allow them to give you any number of theirs. You may also pick up or drop any possessions in your space. Interact action: Interact with a person or object in your space by tapping a person or interact token in your space, then selecting an action. Component actions: Perform actions described by components or effects that allow you to do so. Attack action: Attack a monster by selecting the monster from the monster drawer, then pressing the ATTACK button. After all investigators have taken a turn, one of them presses the END PHASE button to end the Investigator phase and proceed to the Mythos phase. Mythos Phase During the Mythos phase, the app generates Mythos events, which you must resolve as instructed. Then, the app generates instructions for activating each monster, one at a time, describing how to move each monster and how each monster attacks. After all monsters have activated, the app instructs investigators to resolve horror checks against a single monster within range with the highest horror rating. Finally, after all investigators have resolved horror checks, one of them presses the END PHASE button to end the Mythos phase and begin the next round. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the investigation is complete, or when all investigators are eliminated. If the investigators complete the investigation, they win the game. If they take too long to complete the investigation, the scenario's objective might change or become more difficult to accomplish, and they may lose the game. When an investigator is eliminated, they drop all their possessions in their space and remove their figure from the board. The remaining investigators have a single additional Investigator phase to attempt to complete their investigation. If they fail, they lose the game. Tips to Win Here are a few tips to help you succeed in Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition: Work together with your fellow investigators to achieve your goals. Communication and coordination are key to success. Manage your possessions and skills wisely. Make sure to use the right items and abilities at the right time to overcome challenges. Be careful when exploring the mansion, as you never know what horrors might be lurking around the corner. Use your Explore action wisely to reveal new areas and avoid danger. By following these tips and working together, you can increase your chances of success and overcome the challenges of Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition. ## FAQ ### How many players can participate and how long does a game last? The game is designed for 1 to 5 players, which is great for solo play or with a group. Games can be a bit long, ranging from 120 to 180 minutes, so set aside ample time for your session. ### What is the complexity level of Mansions of Madness: Second Edition? It's considered a medium-high complexity game, with a weight of 2.69/5 on BGG. It's not the heaviest game out there, but it has enough depth to challenge more experienced players without being inaccessible. ### Do I need an app to play? Yes, the app is essential! It acts as the game's 'master,' guiding the story, revealing the map, controlling monsters, and even solving some puzzles. Without it, you can't play. ### Does the game have a lot of text or is it more visual? The game has 'extensive' language dependency. This means there's a lot of narrative and rule text within the app and on cards, so a good understanding of Portuguese (or English) is important for immersion and comprehending everything. ### What are the main components of the game? Besides the app, you'll find a modular board that forms as you explore, various detailed miniatures of investigators and monsters, custom dice, and many item, condition, and spell cards. ### Who is Mansions of Madness: Second Edition for? It's ideal for fans of cooperative games, Lovecraftian horror stories, exploration, and puzzle-solving. If you enjoy feeling immersed in a narrative adventure and don't mind the help of an app, you'll love it! ### Are there expansions or additional scenarios? Yes! The base game already comes with four scenarios, but the app offers the possibility to purchase and download additional scenarios, further expanding your gaming experience with new stories and challenges. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 99.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6722049&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/18921/mansions-of-madness?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com