- BGG rank
- BGG #10,725
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game
2022
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- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
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Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Seiji Kanai and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
About the game
The popular comic "Dungeon Meshi" (Delicious in Dungeon) is now available as a board game. With various objectives in mind, challenge the labyrinth of the mad sorcerer. The game is based on Ginichiro Suzuki's masterpiece card game "Monster Maker," and is designed to allow players to enjoy the world of Ryoko Kui's masterpiece comic "Dungeon Meshi". This game was created by Seiji Kanai, who has created numerous hit titles. Make full use of your adventurer party's abilities to advance through the labyrinth and send monsters to opponents who are progressing too well. One of the main features of this title is that you can cook the monsters you have defeated (and food procurement is very severe). There are various types of monsters, including those that are "weak but profitable when cooked" and those that are "strong but cannot be cooked". Depending on the type monster, you may rather choose to have them appear in your labyrinth. In addition to the many monsters in the game, the labyrinth's mysterious effects and items add to the adventure. Those who have read the original "Dungeon Meshi" manga will grin uncontrollably. —description from the publisher (translated)
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Publishers
- Arclight Games
- Siam Board Games
- Mandoo Games
- Board Game Walker 桌遊行者
- JJ Board Game
- Mysterious Island Games
Questions and answers
Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game 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 Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game is 45 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 Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game 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.
Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game are: Seiji Kanai. 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 Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game 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.