
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,068
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Cartaventuras
- 1–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021

2017
Rules assistance for Metal Mania
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Metal Mania is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fernando Lafuente and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Worker Placement.
Imagine that your favorite heavy metal musicians are at the peak of their careers. Imagine that you can bring them all together to build your dream band. Imagine that you aspire to conquer the throne of metal! Metal Mania is a thematic game that honors the greatest heavy metal bands, with you trying to drive your metal band to the top by recording demos and LPs, performing in concerts and tours, and drinking beer. Up the irons!
Metal Mania supports 2–5 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 Metal Mania is 40–60 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 Metal Mania for ages 10 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.
Metal Mania has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Metal Mania belongs to these categories: Card Game and Music. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Worker Placement. 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 Metal Mania are: Fernando Lafuente. 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 Metal Mania as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.