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Fantasy Flight Games Mansions of Madness 2nd edition Board Game - MAD20
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Mansions of Madness: Second Edition. It will take more than just survival to conquer the evils terrorizing this town.
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Product Identifiers
BrandFantasy Flight Games
MPNMAD20
Ean0841333101213
GTIN0841333101213
UPC0841333101213
eBay Product ID (ePID)23035050754
Product Key Features
GenderBoys & Girls
Age Level12-16 Years
Game TypeBoard Game
Recommended Age Range14
Min. Number of Players1 player
TypeComplete Game
Year2016
AwardGolden Geek Award
ThemeHorror & Monster
Dimensions
Weight6.04lbs.
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- 20 Oct, 2016
Digital-assisted boardgaming at its finest!
The original edition of MoM was a fantastic game by the time you actually got to playing it. However, that was severely handicapped by the fact that a single player had to spend 30-60 minutes of prep time on their own to set up the board in secret. Also, that GM player had to be absolutely 100% accurate in their setup - if they made any of a number of possible mistakes (such as placing a face-down key item behind the door it unlocked rather than in front of it), they would render the entire scenario unwinnable for the rest of the players in a way that might not be discovered for an hour or more of playtime. MoM 2nd Edition cures this issues *phenomenally*. The downloadable app now serves as the Game Master - it controls the setup of the game, keeps track of what revealed locations give out what items, and gives direction to the NPC and Monster characters in the game. The mechanics of the gameplay are nearly identical to 1st Ed, and most importantly the app doesn't *do* the gameplay for you - it merely serves as an accountant to keep track of the hidden wheels turning behind the scenes, or to serve up what would previously be cards drawn and read from. The app actually enhances these elements significantly - there is now flavor text for all of the various points that players can interact with, NPCs that may have dialogue trees to explore, and even ominous (but subtle) sound effects if one chooses to have them on. Most importantly, this allows *ALL* the players at the table to be allies working for a common cause, rather than having most players working as a team against one person who works to wreak diabolical mischief on them and stymie their efforts. The major mechanic that has changed is the wound and sanity system. In first edition those two stats were merely hit point pools, slowly whittled away until they hit zero and potentially killed a player flat out. Now, characters still have a maximum amount of each type of damage they can suffer, but instead of just taking tokens that show how beaten they are, the inflictions are individual cards drawn that may have deleterious effects ranging from 'no further penalty' to 'broken limb' which may cause a character to drop all but two items or start moving at half speed. Similarly, the sanity cards drawn may have minor inconveniencing effects, or significant hurdles the player has to overcome or avoid. Most crucial, the player no longer dies as soon as their wounds hit zero - instead they become 'wounded', slowing them down and removing some (but usually not all) of the hits they've suffered. If they hit their wound threshold again, they are finally dead - which puts the entire game into a 'sudden death' mode, where the rest of the characters need to reach their victory condition within one turn, or the scenario is lost. This may read as a significant killjoy that might drag a game to a halt prematurely, but in actuality it means that individual players are no longer left to putter around in the kitchen (or wherever) if they die early and the rest of the team is still finishing the game. Also, the increased durability means that characters are not likely to be flat-out eliminated on an individual level quite as quickly. Even more interesting is the 'insanity' mechanic - if a character suffers madness greater then their threshold, they go through a similar reset as the wound system... except instead of becoming wounded, they become permanently insane. The player then draws a secret card that sets out exactly what their lunacy drives them to do, and generally gives them a new win condition to meet that may be... significantly at odds with the other players (or outright antagonistic)! Think of it as the traitor mechanic from Betrayal at the House on the Hill, writ small. *Very* entertaining... Lastly, the app itself. It is simple to use through either a touchscreen or a mouse/touchpad interface. It will run on smartphones, tablets, or full laptop/PCs - altho it clearly shines best on a tablet that can be passed easily from player to player to input actions and read results from. Also (and this is a HUGE draw for legacy players), the app has an option to include game pieces from any first edition sets you own when constructing the scenarios! This is fantastic news and prevents all those great monsters and map sets from languishing in dust because of the edition change (and makes the 2nd ed price tag a bit less onerous). Also, with the app as the GM, the game can be played as a solo experience, with the game owner playing multiple characters themself against the GM app. All in all - a spectacular edition, incredibly handily solving the greatest setback from 1st Edition and setting the bar for how future digital-assisted tabletop games should be set up. Definitely recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jul, 2018
Great fun, looks make it seem overwhelming to some
Hours of fun, the app is great and there is great variety to the gameplay. The mechanics are difficult to explain to those unfamiliar with RPGs such as D&D but the app makes it a great introduction. It is a bit “overwhelming” for some people who judge by first looks. My friends insisted I come over and introduce their family to the game. My biggest gripe is that it takes longer than the estimated time listed in the app for the scenario.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jun, 2018
Fun game! Look past the playing pieces.
Great game! a lot of to play. The pieces are a little cheap. they either don't fit into the stand well or they are slightly deformed making them awkward to stand (which is why I said this game wasn't durable.. you could break the pieces tying to get them into the stands) anyways, aside from that this game was great to play. i loved playing along with the app and hearing the music and sound effects and things happened!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2017
If you loved Arkham Horror, you will adore this!
Great figures, great board tiles, but the best thing is the very interesting app that generates the game with good scenarios, interesting and varied interactions, and good plot line. I do recommend getting the additional expansion packs for a FAR more varied game play. It is addictive and absorbing - 123.5% recommend... buy it now before the shogoth gets you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Nov, 2019
Love this game!
I wish i could give this game 10 stars! It was brand new but the box had some damage, but I don't mind because it actually makes it easier to get the lid on/off.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Mar, 2020
Great Co-op game!!
If you love hard difficulty board games and H.P. Lovecraft dark mythos then I would recommend this game 100%.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jan, 2019
Fun game.
Only played once so far. There is a lot to the game. Gonna take a while to get used to and get all the rules down. But fun. Wish the figures were metal and not plastic. They don’t really stay stuck into their bases. And some are a bit too big for the game board. Look forward to playing again. The a pp is pretty cool. All in all - recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Aug, 2018
Amazing game, darkness at every turn
Absolutely incredible game. At first I was hesitant... a board game that requires a tablet, phone, or computer to play? Give it a chance - that technological device takes care of all the boring book-keeping for you and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the story and environment that unfolds before you! Glorious game, I've never played anything quite like it... would recommend to anyone who likes Lovecraftian stories and themed investigation games.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Jul, 2023
Love this game!
I am very happy with my purchase! A+++Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Feb, 2022
Great game
Great game, got it so I could do solo play while my kids sleeps. The app is well designedVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
