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Mansions of Madness: Second Edition Reviews

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Mansions of Madness Second Edition is a co-operative game, suitable for 1-5 players that transports players into the mystical world of H.P. Lovecraft, taking on the role of investigators, tasked with investigating harrowing cases of murder and dark magic, that will see them dragged to the depths of hell, led through dark and desolate halls and streets and faced with unspeakably foul monsters and creatures that will make even the strongest investigators quake.

The much loved first edition from Fantasy Flight Games returns with a major additions to allow players to have a more enjoyable and streamlined experience throughout their investigations. The main addition to Mansions of Madness Second Edition is that of a companion app that will take over as the “dungeon master” - letting all players fully absorb this Lovecraftian atmosphere that the game conjures up!

The app will guide the players through the dark and dangerous streets of Arkham, the dimly buildings of Innsmouth and the cursed halls of grand mansions, while offering the investigators with little respite! It is up to you, as a team, to decide where to explore, what to investigate and ultimately decide how to successfully complete each investigation.

Be warned however, as if you stray too far in the wrong direction, you may find yourself at the mercy of one of Lovecraft’s most evil creatures, an interaction that may just cost you your life! With each turn, you risk obtaining damage and horror, all of which can hamper your efforts and lead to your demise! Keep vigilant, as if you gain too much of either effect, you may find yourself wounded, with little left to help you, or you may just go insane, and your world will be flipped upside down, along with your investigation!

Items, spells and actions can all assist you in your journey, from bandages and weapons, to ancient spells designed to send evil forces back to their unsavoury worlds! The game also includes highly-detailed miniatures to allow players to transport themselves into said worlds, while the artwork adds theme and feeling to this fantastic game.

Mansions of Madness draws players in with its immersive gameplay and beautifully themed investigations, so much so that this game will have you begging for more and is sure to have every hair on your back raised throughout! Enjoy at your own risk!

Player Count: 1-5
Time: 120-180 Minutes
Age: 14+

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Brilliant. Atmospheric co-op game, like a dramatic choose-your-own adventure book with added puzzles and intensifying pressure as you try and complete your investigation in the face of Lovecraftian challenges from all directions. The sudden appearance of enemies is just the most direct threat you face, and there is encroaching madness around every corner. The App takes all pressure off having to represent all the bad stuff, letting you concentrate fully on your character’s desperate experience. I’m already looking at the expansions...
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Posted 6 years ago
Love this game, plays similar to imperial assault also by FFG, the app is fantastic and very easy to use. Must have game!
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Posted 6 years ago
Game play uses a companion app and works really well. It feels like even repeating the scenarios introduces new events (although plot is the same). However even the shortest scenarios are very much underestimated time wise!
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Posted 6 years ago
a deep app driven Lovecraftian RPG
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Posted 6 years ago
Much better than 1st ed since there is less setup required.
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Posted 6 years ago
Mansions of Madness 2nd edition board game received promptly and at a great price from Zatu games order : #154317 . To date we have played the first two scenarios out of the four that are contained in the base game. The first is an introductory episode that quickly gets you up and running. Got mauled to bits by Cultists, DeepOnes and a rioting mob in the second story. Oh well it’s back to the drawing board with that one ! The companion app is essential to the evolving story that you lay out and explore via the boxed game components. The app is the Game Master, selecting the locations to be investigated and explored, therefore, all players get to be investigators trying to stay sane and healthy while trying to solve the mystery before them. The App also spawns and keeps track of the locations, in-game puzzles , personal items, allies and monsters you will encounter. You can save an incomplete game via the app supported by a few explanatory notes or a photo of the boards current state of play. Useful and I imagine necessary when playing some of the longer stories. So far a fun, atmospheric and immersive game set within the Lovecraft universe of horror and supernatural powers
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Posted 6 years ago
It really is an excellent game, the app mechanics are unique but work well.
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Posted 6 years ago
Was attracted to this game due to the theme and game style as not played this type of game before. our group has now played 3 times covering the 1st & 2nd missions. Very enjoyable being immersive and challenging, and allows you to roll play your characters if you wish. The APP does a great job of running the game, and the game could allow an additional player count involvement if someone wanted to run the app and monsters, however this is not needed and the game is easily playable whilst you run the app at the same time. The app allows you to save the game so you can come back to complete the longer missions at a later date. Fantastic board quality and artwork, also including all card stock and tokens. The figures are good, they don’t match up to some of the figures you get in games like blood rage etc., but never the less I would still rate as good. Overall a great game experience so far, and we all looking forward to completing the the next mission story.
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Posted 6 years ago