Update: Stretch Goals have been announced... scroll down for details! 

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The Ultimate Card Game for Horror Fans

YOU are the Maniac! is a horror movie themed card game where you play as The Maniac. Gameplay is fast-paced with a surprising mix of strategy and dark humor. Slash your way through a horror film trilogy with 2 - 4 players, complete with a familiar cast of slasher movie stereotypes we hold dear to our bloodthirsty hearts.

A game consists of 3 movies. During each movie, 13 Victims, including 1 Final Girl, are lined up on The Wall. Players take turns playing Maniac Cards and capturing Victims. After the third movie, players tally up the body count. The Maniac with the most points wins!

The Victim Deck contains 5 classic horror stereotypes: Bimbo, Athlete, Fodder, Suspect, and Nemesis.

The Maniac deck is where the game’s horrific scenes unfold. It also contains Instant Play cards which equip weapons and conceal your hideous deformities.

The Plot Twist Deck contains cards that alter the direction of the movie, in unexpected ways.

Saved for last, the Final Girl must confront The Maniac at the end of each round. 

DOWNLOAD THE PDF RULEBOOK FOR COMPLETE GAME RULES  

The game design is final and the card art is two-thirds complete.  A successful Kickstarter means we can finish the card art, pay for printing and packaging, and get the game in your hands as soon as possible.
 
Pledge now to ensure YOU are the Maniac! has a horrifyingly happy ending. Thanks for Giving Us a Hand.  

 

$50,000 - Spicy Unrated Version

Select Victim cards appear without clothing. This unzipped add-on feature will be delivered as an *optional* digital booklet for mature backers who have pledged at least $25.00.  

$45,000 - Locked

Unlock at $25,000 

$40,000 - Locked

Unlock at $25,000 

$35,000 - Hideous Deformities

When we get to $35,000 we'll unveil 3 all new Masks to hide your hideous deformities and make the Victim's SCREAM!!!

$30,000 - Such Sights To Show You

Premium Quality Cards and Printing for ALL backers! When we hit $30,000 we will unveil our plan to make the cards of YOU are the Maniac! the best quality possible.

$25,000 - The Nerd

Maniacs eat nerds for breakfast. The nerd will be added to the Fodder group as a "key player" 5 point card. When we get to $25,000, we'll announce how this card will influence a fun new rule.  Let's add a new Victim card to the game!  

$20,000 - Tools of the Trade - UNVEILED!!!

What's a horror movie card game without a nice selection of grisly murder weapons?  When we get to $20,000 we'll unveil 3 all new tools of the Maniac's trade.  

Inspired by popular slasher films: Halloween, Friday the 13th, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and modern classics like The Cabin in the Woods, YOU are the Maniac! is a horrifyingly fun card game to play with your twisted friends.

Stay tuned for updates including much more to see throughout the 'Give Us a Hand' campaign.  We have such sights to show you! 

Mythos Labs is a boutique game and technology development studio located in Nevada City, California. Offering technical and creative solutions for the game industry.