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YOU are the Maniac!
2012
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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YOU are the Maniac! is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Todd Wahoske and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
YOU are the Maniac! transforms the player into the role of the Maniac. Slash your way through a 3 part film franchise, complete with a familiar cast of characters and all of the slasher film stereotypes we hold dear to our bloodthirsty hearts. In each film, 13 Victims are lined up, including one Final Girl. Players take turns playing Maniac cards, capturing Victims and adding them to their killer Collection. At the end of the third movie, the Maniac with the most points wins. Gameplay is fast-paced with a surprising mix of strategy and dark humor.
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YOU are the Maniac! supports 2–4 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 YOU are the Maniac! is 30 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 YOU are the Maniac! for ages 13 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.
YOU are the Maniac! has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
YOU are the Maniac! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 YOU are the Maniac! are: Todd Wahoske. 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 YOU are the Maniac! 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.