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You Are The Maniac!

YOU are the Maniac! transforms the player into the role of the Maniac. Slash your way through a 3 part film franchise, complete with a familiar cast of characters and all of the slasher film stereotypes we hold dear to our bloodthirsty hearts. In each film, 13 Victims are lined u...

Players

2-4

Time

?-?

Age

13+

Weight

2

Rating

5.73

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

The game You Are the Maniac! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, the presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. Although it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

The final luck score for You Are the Maniac! is 7.67, indicating a game with minimal randomness impact and high strategic mitigation. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, You Are the Maniac! is a game that relies more on player decisions and strategy rather than luck.

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YOU are the Maniac! transforms the player into the role of the Maniac. Slash your way through a 3 part film franchise, complete with a familiar cast of characters and all of the slasher film stereotypes we hold dear to our bloodthirsty hearts. In each film, 13 Victims are lined up, including one Final Girl. Players take turns playing Maniac cards, capturing Victims and adding them to their killer Collection. At the end of the third movie, the Maniac with the most points wins. Gameplay is fast-paced with a surprising mix of strategy and dark humor.

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Designers

1
Todd Wahoske

Artists

1
Todd Wahoske

Publishers

2
(Web published) Counterculture Cards

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