
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,205
- BGG rating
- 6.4
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- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019

2023
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Monster Voices is a board game released in 2023 for 2–10 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by George Chenery and Claire Shenstone-Harris and its main mechanics are Player Judge, Deduction, and Role Playing.
Can you say "Mom, can I have another bowl of spaghetti?" in the voice of a were-octopus? Can you become a monster? Monster Voices is a party guessing game where you have to successfully imitate the voice of a monster! Each round, one player becomes the Monster Spotter and lays out nine cards on the table. Each card has a drawing of a goofy monster: A scary skeleton, a goofy globman, a wiggly werewolf, etc. Each other player draws a card that tells them which of those monsters they must become for the round. The Monster Spotter draws a Words of Wisdom card, which tells all other players what phrase they need to say in their monster's voice. In turn, each player says the Words of Wisdom in their best impression of their monster. If the Monster Spotter successfully spots them, both players get a point!
Monster Voices supports 2–10 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 Voices is 20–30 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 Voices for ages 6 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 Voices 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 Voices belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Player Judge, Deduction, 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 Voices are: George Chenery and Claire Shenstone-Harris. 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 Voices 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.