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Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses
2018
Rules assistance for Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses
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Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–45 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.
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About the game
Looks like there's a new threat rising in the land of Arcadia: Minibosses! Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses is an all new standalone set that can integrate with the previous two Boss Monster Base sets and all previous expansions. As before, players will build up their dungeon (with graphics inspired by classic videogames) in order to lure in heroes and defeat them before they reach your boss. New mechanisms such as the all new miniboss room cards will power up your dungeon in insidious new ways, and wreak havoc on your opponents' dungeons. —description from the publisher
Categories
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Edge Entertainment
- Brotherwise Games
- Trefl Joker Line
- Fever Games
- Muduko
Questions and answers
Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses 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: Rise of the Minibosses is 20–45 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: Rise of the Minibosses 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: Rise of the Minibosses has a complexity rating of 2.1 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: Rise of the Minibosses 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: Rise of the Minibosses 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: Rise of the Minibosses 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.