- BGG rank
- BGG #5,094
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Atlantis Rising
- 2–6 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Rules assistance for Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–7 players
- 60–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities
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Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities is an expansion for Atlantis Rising (Second Edition) released in 2023 for 1–7 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Galen Ciscell and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The gods will spare no effort to destroy Atlantis. From the hidden depths of the world they have called forth unspeakable terrors, monsters sent to destroy, frighten, and harry the Atlantean effort to save their civilization. But hope is not lost. On Atlantis, as new leaders rise up to answer the challenge, new powers also emerge to save the isle. And the gods have summoned a power even they cannot control, for some of these creatures are more sympathetic to Atlantis than to the cruel and petty gods. Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities is an expansion for Atlantis Rising (Second Edition) that offers these new challenges: Medusa Unleashed, in which the gorgon Medusa turns Atlanteans to stone. Can you break her curse and recruit her to your side? The Harpies’s Lair, in which three monstrous, birdlike creatures steal the resources and workers you need to build the Cosmic Gate. Can you defeat the Harpies and win back the treasures found in their lair? Between Scylla & Charybdis, in which the monsters that have long doomed sailors leave their narrow straight and terrorize the shores of Atlantis. Can you satisfy their hunger and calm the waters surrounding the isle? Four new mechanisms are introduced to the game: Monsters Allies Magic Items Locations -description from publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Skellig Games
- Elf Creek Games
Questions and answers
Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities supports 1–7 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 Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities is 60–120 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 Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities for ages 10 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.
Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities are: Galen Ciscell. 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 Atlantis Rising: Monstrosities as an expansion for Atlantis Rising (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Atlantis Rising (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Atlantis Rising (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.