
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,825
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2013

2023
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Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Johnny O'Neal, Chris O'Neal, and Christopher O'Neal and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Boss Monster is the best-selling standalone card game that challenges players to become the ultimate villain by creating the deadliest dungeon! With over a million copies sold, this game is sure to be a hit at any table. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Boss Monster with the special 10th Anniversary Edition! Lure heroes to your dungeon with all new room cards and four new bosses. Thwart your opponents plans or buff your boss up with new spell cards! A modernized rulebook and quick start guide in this edition helps new and seasoned players alike. Do you have what it takes to be the baddest Boss in town, or will these puny heroes take your treasures? Find out in the all-new, special edition! Contains Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary New Cards pack —description from the publisher
Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition supports 2–4 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 Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition is 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 Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition for ages 13 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.
Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition are: Johnny O'Neal, Chris O'Neal, and Christopher O'Neal. 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 Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition 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.