Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 9.00. Players: 2 to 5. Published in 2021. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Maniacal Board Game by Eagle Gryphon Games. It comes with the core game, the 'Annihilate the D.O.P.E. Squad Finale' Promo Card, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Maniacal, formerly named Infamous, is a thrilling strategy game where 2 - 5 budding supervillains compete to be the most notorious in the world. You can pick from five villains, each with their own special abilities and weaknesses. Start by building a secret base by choosing from over seventy different rooms like a Robotics Lab, Massage Parlor, or Torture Chamber. These rooms will draw in all sorts of henchmen: Beasts, Criminals, Scientists, and Mystics. Want more smart Scientists? Build rooms they like, such as a Planetarium or an Intrinsic Field Chamber. This way, each player creates a unique secret base and recruits a special crew of henchmen. Then, assign your henchmen to evil contracts around the world. Become a local warlord in Asia, steal a nuclear warhead in Europe, or build a floating fortress of doom in South America! Time is crucial. The farther a contract is from your base, the more weeks it takes and the fewer contracts you can finish in a round. Succeed at contracts to earn infamy and money. Fail, and your henchman might get hurt, captured, or even gain a superpower. Build your base, recruit henchmen, and complete as many missions as possible. Along the way, hire mercenaries, come up with schemes, and scold your lackey. Do well, and history might remember you as the worst of the best! Designer: Hassan Lopez, who also designed Clockwork Wars published by Eagle - Gryphon Games, is a neuroscience doctor, professor, and research scientist at Skidmore College. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two daughters. Artist: Rob Guillory, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, is famous for his art in Image Comics' long - running series CHEW, which won multiple awards. We're happy to support campaigns to bring you games like Maniacal. A large part of every dollar you spend on this game will go towards backing new games on Kickstarter. If you have questions about buying this game online at The Game Steward or need game advice, contact us.
How to use: First, set up the game board and distribute the components according to the rules. Each player selects a villain and starts building their secret base by choosing rooms from the available options. Recruit henchmen to your base based on the rooms you've built. Then, look for evil contracts around the world and assign your henchmen to them. Try to complete as many contracts as you can to earn infamy and money. Remember, the distance of the contract from your base affects the time it takes to complete. Notes: This is the Kickstarter Edition, and paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. When assigning henchmen to contracts, think carefully about the distance and the chances of success. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place. Avoid bending the cards or damaging the tokens. If the game gets dirty, you can gently clean the components with a soft cloth.
