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Monster Smash
2024
Rules assistance for Monster Smash
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- 5–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Monster Smash
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Monster Smash is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tabbassum Qumer and its main mechanics are Player Elimination.
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About the game
Monster Smash is a fast-paced family-friendly(ish) card game. Easy to learn, quick to play, fun for hours! Choose your monster, then prepare to ATTACK your opponents to steal their cards DEFEND against players who target you COLLECT enough cards to declare victory SURVIVE and be the last player standing! The game is played using cards and can be won in 2 different ways: by collecting cards (6 of your own suit, or 15 cards total) or by being the last player standing! Each turn starts by drawing cards. You may then 'burn' cards - this allows you to discard cards from your hand and draw half the number from the deck, meaning you can swap some of the cards you don't need for a chance of getting the ones you want! You can then attack - using your own suit (and up to 1 card of another suit) to target another player and try to reduce their cards. When a player runs out of cards, they are out! But nobody stays out for long. Monster Smash is fast, fun, and great for all ages. —description from the designer
Editions
- Monster SmashenIconiq Studios2024
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- Iconiq Studios
Questions and answers
Monster Smash 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 Smash is 5–30 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 Smash 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 Smash 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 Smash belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination. 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 Smash are: Tabbassum Qumer. 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 Smash 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.