
- BGG rank
- BGG #80
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Lobotomy: Nicolas Jackson
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Lobotomy: Nicolas Jackson is an expansion for Lobotomy released in 2017 for 1–5 players and 60–180 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Kickstarter exclusive character for the game Lobotomy.
Lobotomy: Nicolas Jackson 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: Nicolas Jackson is 60–180 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.
Lobotomy: Nicolas Jackson belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, 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 catalogue lists Lobotomy: Nicolas Jackson as an expansion for Lobotomy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lobotomy to use it. Check that your edition of Lobotomy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.