Mansions of Madness: House of Fears
2012
A cinematic horror story expansion for 2–5 players, set in a haunted estate where dead actors endlessly relive their films.
180
minutes
2 - 5
player(s)
13+
Medium Heavy
About this expansion
Mansions of Madness: House of Fears is a print-on-demand story expansion for 2–5 players, offering a cinematic horror adventure with an approximate play time of 180 minutes.
An influential film director has invited you to a screening of his latest production at Whale Manor, an abandoned estate with a terrifying history. The mansion is haunted by the spirits of dead actors, and each one is cursed to relive the drama of their films again and again.
Written as a cinematic adventure by acclaimed novelist Tracy Hickman, House of Fears places players inside a living 1920s movie. The setting blends the atmosphere of an old film screening with the unsettling mystery of a haunted manor, creating a story-driven experience centered on supernatural horror.
- Players: 2–5
- Play time: 180 minutes
- Format: Print-on-demand story expansion
- Setting: Whale Manor, an abandoned and haunted estate
As the screening unfolds, the boundary between movie and reality becomes part of the horror. The spirits are trapped in repeating performances, while the living must confront the story surrounding them and seek a way out.
Can you escape the horror before the film reaches its tragic ending? With its haunted cinematic premise and literary pedigree, Mansions of Madness: House of Fears offers a lengthy, atmospheric scenario for players drawn to supernatural stories and unsettling old-movie drama.
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