Fantasy Flight Games| Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-5 Players, 120-180 Minute Playing Time

Very good game for Solo, never tried multiplayer. Nicely made and good atmosphere. Check out Board Game Geek for some good reviews and playthroughs - far more eloquent and details than I can be here!

Expensive, but what a great game. The app (required) works well, randomising elements of the 4 different scenarios keeping each game as "fresh" as it can considering the underlining story/plot will be similar.Tips for playing, one person really needs to be in charge of the app, which ideally you should run on a tablet (thou' it's available on Steam if you have a laptop). It just keeps it simpler that way. The only real time to pass the tablet to other players is when they are attempting puzzles. The game can go on a bit so make sure you have a power supply for your tablet. Upon saying that when we played it the whole group loved the game, and wanted to play again straight away (we didn't but would of been happy to). Oh another tip, blue tooth to speakers, because the app has some nice atmospheric music and sound effects, really adds to the game.The only let down for this version are the models, the quality seems average at best. The wings of one of my bigger models was detached, I've re stuck it back on. They also don't stay on their bases well, again, once I've painted them I'll be sticking them to the bases. Taken the premium price of the game (and already various expansions) it is disappointing they are average.I didn't knock a star off for it, I suppose I should have, but the gameplay itself was solid and lots of fun. I playing in a group that enjoys games like Betrayal on the house on the hill and room 25. It's a good fit, and the app runs the game wonderfully.

A very nice, high quality game. The app/program which runs the whole show is very well built and designed. Played through one of the scenarios with the family and thye loved it (took it slow as it was their first time seeing the game). Games last a nice length of time, whilst still being capped to a certain length to introduce an element of difficulty. The damage and horror system works well, my family found going insane rather amusing, this adds another element of difficulty to winning the game. Building up the map as you investigate is another nice element, not knowing what will be round the corner or through the next door.All of the models are fairly well detailed and substantial, maybe a future project will be to go through and paint these. You could use you own models if you really wanted if the given ones werent to your taste.The price may appear high but the replayability is very good, you can almost always go back and play a scenario again. Whether with other people or with the same group. This is what shows a good game. I very quickly bought one of the expansions as I loved the game so much.Can't wait to play it again.

Great expansion, and my group especially loved playing this one. Quite a bit of replay ability,, good quality components and simple instructions.As with many FFG expansions though, you get a big box that’s mostly full of air. Not especially good value for what you get.

Really Haunting

No idea why the review categories for this game are "thickness' and "sheerness" but never mind.The game is a lot of fun. It is a cross between the dice rolls and stat checks from Eldritch horror, but crossed with a sort of escape room game where you have to solve puzzles and investigate the mystery. Also the general atmosphere the game creates is brilliantI haven't bought any expansions yet but the base game alone is worth the price tag with the starting 4 scenarios and the ability to buy 3 more just as paid DLC for a few £.The scenarios have low replayability due to the mystery solving nature, but each will take several hours and all are a lot of fun. A good game to lend to friends once you've played through all the campaigns!Also the models are very good quality although 1 or 2 were slightly broken for me

Only played one of the scenarios so far but very enjoyable, one scenario on each, train, ship, airship so don't know how much replay value this has, great to have 4 new investigators, tiles and cards though

In total I own over 400 board games and I must say this is by far one of the best. It's a fantastic mix of both old school dice rolling board game and new age app instructed. You start out with a great narrative from the app and a single room. You then get to explore the Mansion of Madness, while all the way the app unleashes twists and turns try to kill you or make you go insane. The only down side to this game is the instructions could be a little easier to follow but they are not impossible and after a play through things start to make more sense. I can't recommend this game enough it's pure joy to play.