
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,496
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Paleolithic
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

2023
Rules assistance for Monster Hide and Seek
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 Hide and Seek is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Chih-Fan Chen and its main mechanics are Memory.
Get ready to play hide and seek with monsters — but they won't just stay where they were. They will appear here and there in the blink of an eye, so you might need to use candies to attract them and catch them! Monster Hide and Seek is a memory game that uses double-sided monster cards to trick your memory. On your turn, flip any two monster cards. If the flip sides match, you win the cards. If they don't, simply put them down WITHOUT flipping them back. Do you remember what's on the other side of these two cards? Don't let your memory fail you!
Monster Hide and Seek 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 Hide and Seek is 15–25 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 Hide and Seek for ages 4 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 Hide and Seek 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 Hide and Seek belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Hide and Seek are: Chih-Fan Chen. 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 Hide and Seek 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.