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Encyclopedia of Monsters
2026
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- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Encyclopedia of Monsters is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, and Théo Rivière and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Memory, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
A very special Encyclopedia! Hello Globetrotters! In this cooperative memory game, you will travel around the world in search of the monsters, spirits, and legendary creatures that inhabit it. The Encyclopedia of Monsters comes in 5 colourful Volumes - like a real encyclopedia - that represent the 5 Continents. Each Volume contains all the necessary components to visit that Continent’s 3 Countries. Each Country offers you new ways to play, with its own rules, challenges, and monsters. Find all the Monsters! On your turn, play a Monster card and use its Special Rule to try to find the corresponding token. If you successfully find that Monster, it stays visible; otherwise, a Candle is blown out, all the Monsters flip face-down again... and you start over, and try to remember where each one is hiding! This is not just a game! Each page you turn in your encyclopedia teaches you something about the customs or creatures of each Country you are visiting, sometimes even in the words of the people who live there. Become the world’s greatest Monster Expert! —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Scorpion Masqué
- Hachette Boardgames USA
Questions and answers
Encyclopedia of Monsters 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 Encyclopedia of Monsters is 15–30 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 Encyclopedia of Monsters for ages 6 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.
Encyclopedia of Monsters has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Encyclopedia of Monsters belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Memory, 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 Encyclopedia of Monsters are: Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, and Théo Rivière. 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 Encyclopedia of Monsters 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.