30 Apr 2025

Mankind Madness & Vor[ur]teile: Apoc-A-Laugh-Ypse

Counting Down to Total Absurdity – Only on Kickstarter!

The World Is Burning—But You’re Winning, Right?

Mankind Madness isn’t just a game. It’s a trip to the heart of global chaos, with you as the lucky passenger in the world’s most dysfunctional airplane. As you race across the globe, you’ll encounter endless opportunities to ruin the planet, trash friendships, and trigger the inevitable apocalypse. All in good fun, of course.

In this satirical nightmare, you’ll gather your secret nationality, pull prejudices out of thin air, and turn them into weapons of mass destruction. But, don’t get too comfortable—because if you push the planet too far, everyone loses. No one escapes. The world burns, and you can’t even enjoy the ashes.

Choose Your Nationality—It's a Secret! (But Not Really)

At the start of the game, each player draws a secret nationality card. You might be from the exotic lands of North Korea (don’t ask), or perhaps the sun-soaked beaches of Malta (just kidding, no one ever draws Malta). Your goal is to visit a set number of cities and be the first to return to your home city—your secret safe haven. Simple, right? Well, it would be if you didn’t have a pile of Prejudices and Action cards to turn the world into a smoldering wreck.

But here’s the kicker: your nationality is hidden. The only thing that will reveal it is your victory—and only after you’ve used your ideological abilities to destroy everything in your path. You can’t win if you don’t spread the chaos, and chaos is what you do best.

Prejudices Galore—Because Why Not?

Ah, Prejudices. Everyone’s favorite tool for global destruction. You start with a handful of Prejudices cards, each one more devious and ridiculous than the last. Think you’re having a bad day? Just play a Prejudices card, and watch your opponents suffer as you use their cultural stereotypes against them.

Do you want to throw a tantrum and build a wall? Go ahead. Or, perhaps, you’d like to burn the rainforest for a quick win? Why not? After all, you’re not here to make friends—you’re here to win, even if the planet dies in the process. Some Prejudices have global consequences, which will affect all players. But don’t let that stop you; global warming was always going to happen anyway.

It’s Not Just About Winning—It’s About the Global Effects

Every turn, global effects trigger. This means the whole planet gets a little closer to becoming a wasteland. You can accelerate this process by using your Prejudices cards recklessly. Each one has its own set of delightful global consequences. Maybe you’ll flood a city. Maybe you’ll trigger a nuclear meltdown. Maybe you’ll just go to the grocery store and buy a bunch of plastic-wrapped produce—small actions, big impacts!

The point is, with every decision, you’re driving humanity closer to the brink of extinction. But hey, that’s the price of winning, right?

Armageddon: The Real Winner of the Game

Here’s the fun part: everyone loses, unless you manage to get home before Armageddon strikes. If you’re the first to hit 6 victory points and make it back to your home city, congrats, you’re the world’s greatest villain. But, don’t get too comfortable, because if the Armageddon card comes out before anyone wins, it’s Game Over for everyone.

Yes, you read that right—there’s no “everyone wins” in Mankind Madness. This is a world where no one makes it out alive. So, go ahead and make terrible decisions, burn bridges, and watch your friends squirm. It’s not just a game, it’s a lesson in nihilism.

The German Version: Vor[ur]teile — More Efficiency, Same Apocalypse

Enter Vor[ur]teile, the German edition of Mankind Madness. Here, you’ll experience the same apocalypse, but with German precision.

Germans are known for their efficiency—and that efficiency translates directly into more detailed, more ruthless ways of ruining the world. The same principles apply: stereotypes, prejudices, and the relentless drive for global collapse. However, the German edition feels... well, slightly more organized. Because if we’re going to destroy the planet, let’s at least do it with a well-structured plan.

Whether you’re wreaking havoc in Berlin or Munich, you’ll find that Germans have a knack for fine-tuning the madness. You’ll still burn down the rainforest, but now you’ll do it with a sense of purpose, in a manner that only Germans can truly appreciate. Who says the apocalypse can’t be efficient?

A Brief (and Ridiculous) Guide to How to Play

Draw Your Cards, You Mad Genius

You start by drawing two cards—one Action and one Prejudices. These are your weapons of mass destruction. Use them wisely, or don’t. It’s not like there are any consequences… oh, wait, there are.
Take Your Turn, Ruin a City

Move your token one space for free, and then use your cards to wreak havoc. Play as many Prejudices and Actions as you like. Use your Ideology’s ability for a little extra chaos. Everything is optional, but what’s the fun in being nice?
Global Effects—Enjoy the Carnage

After each turn, global effects kick in. Maybe you’ll start a drought, or perhaps a war. Either way, the world is slowly collapsing, and you’re probably the one responsible. But hey, it’s fun!
Victory or Armageddon—Take Your Pick

To win, you need to collect 6 victory points and get back to your home city. If you can’t do that before Armageddon strikes, it’s Game Over. Everyone loses. It’s poetic, really.

Kickstarter – Because It Takes Your Money to Destroy the World

Now, you might be wondering: “Why should I support this madness on Kickstarter?”

The answer is simple: Because it’s impossible to destroy the world without your help. By backing Mankind Madness or Vor[ur]teile on Kickstarter, you’re not just getting the game – you’re getting a front row seat to the apocalypse.

Here’s the deal: You’ll be offered exclusive Kickstarter prices, as well as some ridiculous rewards:

Want a set of ultra-cute stickers featuring the game’s most insidious moments? We’ve got them all.

Want a t-shirt that says, “I helped destroy the world and all I got was this t-shirt”? We’ve got that, too.

Want a gaming mousepad that will make your gaming experience a little more comfortable while you’re burning the planet to the ground? It’s yours.

And for the truly mad, the Limited Hyper Pack will cement your legacy as one of the legends of Mankind Madness. Put your name on the box and maybe, just maybe, future generations will look back and say, “They played this game, and they were part of the madness.”

Time to Join the Madness: Get in on the Action

Don’t wait for the world to end on its own. Make it happen.

Back Mankind Madness now. The Earth might not have much time left, but you still do. Let’s burn it all down together—because if we’re going to go out, we might as well have fun doing it.

So, what are you waiting for? The apocalypse isn’t going to cause itself. Join the madness, and let’s end the world as we know it—one Prejudices card at a time.