
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,074
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Finger weg!
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2013

2021
Rules assistance for Monster 12
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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Monster 12 is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 12 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Peter Wichmann and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Kill Steal.
Midnight is monster time, and the fun begins at 12 o'clock sharp when the cheeky guys come out of their hiding places. Time to catch them as quickly as you can! On your turn in Monster 12, you roll dice to try to match monsters because you can take only the three dice that match the color of the monsters on the face-up cards. If you reach the value of the respective monster, then you place the dice on it, and whoever first catches twelve monsters of different colors wins.
Monster 12 supports 2–5 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 Monster 12 is 12 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 Monster 12 for ages 7 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.
Monster 12 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.
Monster 12 belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Kill Steal. 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 Monster 12 are: Peter Wichmann. 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 Monster 12 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.