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Monstervania
2024
Rules assistance for Monstervania
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Monstervania
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Monstervania is a board game released in 2024 for 1–2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Silvestre Pastor and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Narrative Choice / Paragraph.
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About the game
A twins, Marta and Lucas, a terrible misfortune has befallen. Mordekai, the Dark Magician of the Forbidden Forest of Vania, has kidnapped their father and he is now their most valuable hostage. If there's one thing for which those lands are known, it's for the terrible dangers that surround them. They say that these lands are inhabited by some of the most violent monsters, which used to have a reputation for being quite peaceful. With the help of the young squire Sura, they must uncover the origin of this behavior and rescue their father. They possess the spirit of hundreds of powerful knights and their hearts are still pure, but will they succeed? Monstervania is a 1- or 2-player action and platforming game in book format, following the true style of metroidvania video games. Embark on the adventure by guiding the heroes, uncover the whereabouts of their missing father, the Defender Knight, and give your all to solve the mystery behind the behavior of the monsters in the Forbidden Forest of Vania. —description from the publisher
Editions
- MonstervaniafrZacatrus2024
- MonstervaniaesZacatrus2024
Designers
Publishers
- Zacatrus
Questions and answers
Monstervania supports 1–2 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 Monstervania is 15 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 Monstervania 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.
Monstervania has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Monstervania belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Narrative Choice / Paragraph. 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 Monstervania are: Silvestre Pastor. 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 Monstervania 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.