# Mansions of Madness: The Silver Tablet

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 120-180 min
- **Weight**: 2.68 / 5
- **Designers**: Darrell Hardy
- **Artists**: Alex Tooth, Andrew Navaro, Darrell Hardy, Michael Silsby
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Stratelibri, Wargames Club Publishing
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Horror, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game

## Verdict
If you love probing haunted mansions, this expansion adds extra mystery and tension.Immersive horror atmosphereNew exploration cardsVaried objectivesNeeds near‑complete translationLong play timeRECOMMENDED

## Description
In "Mansions of Madness: The Silver Tablet", the story centers on the disappearance of Professor Ruth Wolcott, who has fled with the legendary Silver Tablet. The head of the Archaeology Department hires your team of investigators to locate the professor and retrieve the artifact before the university notices its absence. As with every Mansions of Madness title, you will wander through dark corridors, rooms filled with arcane symbols, and labs packed with dangerous experiments. The expansion adds a full scenario, providing both Keeper and Investigator setup sheets, 38 Exploration cards that reveal new locations, 5 Event cards that can swing the game's direction, 2 Keeper Action cards, 3 Objective cards that set specific goals, 6 Lock cards that block progress, and 4 Obstacle cards that introduce thematic challenges. All of this preserves the tense investigation and Lovecraftian horror feel the series is known for. The game remains cooperative: you must share clues, divide resources, and plan joint strategies to solve puzzles before time runs out. With a weight of 2.68 the rules are relatively light, but the dense narrative and deduction requirements keep the experience engaging. Perfect for 2‑5 players looking for 2‑3 hour sessions where suspense and a haunted‑mansion atmosphere take center stage. If you already enjoy the first edition or love mad‑science mystery themes, this expansion is a natural fit for your game nights.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 5 players, matching the base game.

### What is the typical play time?
Between 120 and 180 minutes, depending on the group and experience.

### Do I need prior knowledge?
It’s advisable to have played the base edition of Mansions of Madness, as the expansion uses the same core rules.

### What new components are included?
Setup sheets, 38 Exploration cards, 5 Event cards, 2 Keeper Action cards, 3 Objective cards, 6 Lock cards and 4 Obstacle cards.

### Who is this expansion for?
Fans of horror, investigation and mad‑science who enjoy cooperative games with rich narratives.

### Do I need any extra supplement?
Only the base Mansions of Madness (First Edition) and preferably a complete translation of the new cards.

### Does the expansion increase game complexity?
The weight stays low (2.68), but the added storyline can make deduction more challenging.

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