
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,828
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Lobotomy
- 1–5 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic
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Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic is an expansion for Lobotomy 2: Manhunt released in 2022 for 1–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sebastian Kozak and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Storytelling, and Modular Board.
Classic miniatures from Lobotomy 1 are now playable in Lobotomy 2 with the included new Daily Nightmare cards and the new monster cards compatible with Lobotomy 2! With this pack, you will be able to play five additional scenarios. 4 Patient (monsters) 4 Nurse 4 Scavenger 1 Clown 1 Construct 1 Antichrist 1 Nemesis 1 Warden. Miniatures in this set are the same as those in the original Lobotomy. If you already own these miniatures, check out the 'Lobotomy 1: Monster Conversion Set' add-on!
Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic belongs to these categories: Fighting, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Storytelling, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic are: Sebastian Kozak. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Lobotomy 2: Manhunt – Lobotomy 1 Monsters: Classic as an expansion for Lobotomy 2: Manhunt. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lobotomy 2: Manhunt to use it. Check that your edition of Lobotomy 2: Manhunt is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.