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Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition
2018
Rules assistance for Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition
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Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ginichiro Suzuki and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Role Playing.
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About the game
This is the 30th anniversary remake of the homonymous game, originally released in 1988. The gameplay is basically the same, but the rules have been revised and simplified for a more streamlined experience. The players assume the roles of adventurers with the ability to summon monsters. They delve into the dungeons, aiming to lay their hands on treasures and return safely, while hindering the progression of other players by summoning monsters into their ways. Of course, there is more hidden in the corners of the underground labyrinths! The heroes might encounter helpful characters, find powerful weapons and items, but they might stumble into traps and other nasty obstacles as well. Additional information: Monster Maker is a quite popular franchise in Japan, which became a considerably extensive fantasy universe over the years. It expanded into RPG, boardgames, collectible card games, videogames, novels, comics and manga as well.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Arclight Games
Questions and answers
Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition supports 2–6 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 Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition 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 Monster Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition for ages 8 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 Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition 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 Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Role Playing. 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 Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition are: Ginichiro Suzuki. 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 Maker 30th Anniversary Remake Edition 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.