- BGG rank
- BGG #30,071
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Pirate Code
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,065
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Monster 4
2009
Rules assistance for Monster 4
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Monster 4
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Monster 4 is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Cephas Howard and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Night has fallen in the graveyard and the monsters have come out to play with the skeletons. First the graveyard is built from Lego. The graves are divided into four sections. Two sections are light grey and the other two are darker. At their turn the players throw the die. When the grey color shows up, the player may place its monster on a grave corresponding to the grey color. If the four colors shows up, a player can change its monster with another player. If the black field shows up, the spider comes into play to scare the zombies away. A skeleton is placed when the white field has thrown. A skeleton can be used by all the players. The first to get four of their monsters in a row wins.
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Questions and answers
Monster 4 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 Monster 4 is 15 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 4 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 4 has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 4 belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Horror. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Pattern Building. 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 4 are: Cephas Howard. 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 4 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.