Overview:

Name: Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

BGG Weight: 2.67 / 5

Year Published: 2016

Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games

Designer: Nikki Valens

Number of Players: 1-5

Playing Time: 120-180 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Horror, Investigation, Exploration

Board Game Mechanics:Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Map Addition

 

Ratings:

Strategy: 7.5

Complexity: 7.0

Player Interaction: 8.0

Replayability: 8.5

Game Rating: 8.0

Cost: 6.0

 

Calculations:

Weight Rating = 14.5

Playability Rating = 17.5

Play Rating Score = 64

Value Rating = 10.67

Final Score Rating = 74.67

 

Review:

Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is a cooperative game where players work together to investigate and explore a haunted mansion while encountering terrifying creatures and other obstacles. The game is heavily story-driven, with players taking on the roles of investigators with unique abilities and weaknesses. The modular board allows for a different setup each time the game is played, increasing replayability. The game also includes an app that acts as the keeper, generating the scenarios and events that occur throughout the game.

The game offers both solo and cooperative play, making it a great choice for those who prefer to play alone or with a group. The game can be quite complex, with many rules and mechanics to keep track of, but this adds to the overall challenge and immersion of the game. The player interaction is high, with players working together to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles, as well as making decisions that affect the outcome of the game.

 

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