
- BGG rank
- BGG #18
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock
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Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock is an expansion for Monarch released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Description from the publisher: Who doesn't love beasts? The mini expansion Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock adds two new beasts to be shuffled into the Monarch deck: the Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock. This expansion works best with the second printing of Monarch.
Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock 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 Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock is 30–60 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 Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock for ages 12 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.
Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock 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.
Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 catalogue lists Monarch: Hungry Tarasque and Regal Peacock as an expansion for Monarch. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Monarch to use it. Check that your edition of Monarch is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.