- BGG rating
- 7.5
Mighty Monsters: Queenie 1 – Chieftains
- 3–6 players
- 20–35 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,639
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Mighty Monsters
2016
Rules assistance for Mighty Monsters
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- 3–6 players
- 20–35 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 3 players
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Mighty Monsters is a board game released in 2016 for 3–6 players, 20–35 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Desnet Amane and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
A group of monsters is traversing the perils of the castle conquering guard after guard, collecting treasurers along the way, as kings set new rules. You and your fellow players are these monsters in Mighty Monsters (first announced as Heroes' Gold). The game is played in rounds equal to the number of players, except that in a three- or four-player game the number of rounds is doubled. Each round has three phases — Placement, Resolution, and Cleanup/Setup — and is controlled by a king who sets a special rule for the round. Players can choose from six races of monsters; each player receives a unique set of five monster cards in their chosen race with strength ranging from 1-5 and healing costs ranging from 0-2. To conquer the king and therefore conquer the castle and gain the treasure, players in turn order may place an available monster from their hand on any empty guard space in the castle. Once the placement phase is over, guard cards are revealed one at a time and resolved, working your way towards the king.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Piatnik
- Queen Games
- Moaideas Game Design
Questions and answers
Mighty Monsters supports 3–6 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 Mighty Monsters is 20–35 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 Mighty Monsters for ages 8 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.
Mighty Monsters has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Mighty Monsters belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Mighty Monsters are: Desnet Amane. 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 Mighty 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.