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Alphabeasts Attack!
2022
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- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Alphabeasts Attack! is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Daryl Chow and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Spelling, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Alphabeasts Attack! is a co-operative word tower defence game where players need to work together to think of the best words to defend the world from the onslaught of the Alphabeasts. Each round, Alphabeasts will attack individual players as well as the middle of the playing area. Players will then think of one word to fight off as many Alphabeasts as they can. An Alphabeast can only be defeated if the letter is contained in the word, and an Alphaboss can only be defeated if the word fulfills a specific condition. Each Alphabeast that is not included in a player's word becomes a scar, which is the defeat condition of the game. Defeated Alphabeasts can be scavenged for brains, which is the victory condition of the game. Will you fall to the Alphabeasts or can your team come up with the words to prevail? -description from publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Origame
Questions and answers
Alphabeasts Attack! 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 Alphabeasts Attack! is 20–30 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 Alphabeasts Attack! for ages 7 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.
Alphabeasts Attack! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Alphabeasts Attack! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Spelling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Alphabeasts Attack! are: Daryl Chow. 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 Alphabeasts Attack! 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.