
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,916
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Exceed: Seventh Cross – Magic vs. Monsters Box
- 2 players
- 5–30 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

2018
Rules assistance for Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement.
Exceed brings the speed, tactics, and variety of high-stakes fighting action to life. Choose your fighter and enter the arena. There are no packs to open or rares to chase get everything you need to play right here! Bring your best to the battlefield with four new fighters from the world of Seventh Cross. This set features 4 complete fighters: Zsolt, Minato, Renea, and Tournelouse. Everything you need to play is in the box! Zsolt is a professional monster hunter with a wide variety of weapons. His versatile tools allow him to adapt to the situation and string together combination attacks that leave his rivals with no quarter. Minato summons phantom disasters from another realm, using them to crush his opponents with overwhelming force. With the right setup and tactical play, he can destroy any enemy. Renea investigates the disappearance of her partner while searching for clues to prove the existence of a shadowy conspiracy. She uses secrets and ruses to make unpredictable attacks. Tournelouse utilizes diabolic power to grow stronger and stronger as he fights. Once he has enough to obliterate his opponent, his true form allows him to crush all resistance! —description from the publisher
Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box is 5–30 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 Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box 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.
Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Exceed: Seventh Cross – Hunters vs. Demons Box 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.