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Monster Match

Monster Match

DV Games · 2018
2–610 min6+ yrs1.1/5 complexity6.6 BGG#8.061 BGG907KidsParty
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How do you play Monster Match?

Monster Match is unique among speed games for one simple reason: more than 1 person can get a match every round. This sounds minor but it makes a huge difference in game play.

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Monster Match box art
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Monster Match is unique among speed games for one simple reason: more than 1 person can get a match every round. This sounds minor but it makes a huge difference in game play.

There is usually a dominant player in any given speed game which makes the game frustrating for the other players who have a hard time getting points. In Monster Match, it is possible for every player to score in a round. This makes the game more fun for a greater number of players and it adds a layer of strategy to the game as players decide whether to grab the first match they see or search longer for a match that might be worth more points. Another unique element in Monster Match is that the number of cards on the table changes every round. This creates a dynamic landscape which directly affects your strategic decisions each round between grabbing quickly or taking more time to find a high point card. The end result is a game that is more fun and engaging than other alternatives on the market.

Rules

  • Scatter 10 Monster Cards face-up on the table.
  • Roll the special Monster Dice.
  • Everyone races to find a monster that matches the roll.
  • Touch a card with your finger to claim it. You cannot change your claim once you've touched a card.
  • Each player scores 1 - 3 points depending on the number of donuts on the card they claimed. Incorrect claims lose points.
  • The Monster Dice passes to the left. Rinse and repeat.
  • Be the first to claim the "Zilch" token if there are no matches after the die roll. Get a random card as points and then scatter 10 new Monster Cards on the table.
  • The game ends immediately when you cannot replenish the table with 10 new Monster Cards after a Zilch has occurred.
game anatomy
Complexity1.1 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
Vibe
KidsParty
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
6+ yrs
BGG rank
#8.061
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Q1How much does Monster Match cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Monster Match cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Monster Match?
Monster Match is a children's game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Monster Match — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Monster Match support?
Monster Match is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Monster Match take?
A game of Monster Match takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Monster Match for?
Monster Match is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Monster Match?
Monster Match has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.1 out of 5.
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