- BGG rank
- BGG #1,746
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack
2021
Rules assistance for Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack is an expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kevin Russ and Aaron Mesburne and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pieces as Map.
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About the game
This bonus pack contains extra content for Overboss. 1 set of 12 Tower terrain tiles, with corresponding monster (10) & crystal (1) tokens 2 bonus boss cards: "The Collective" and "The Brothers Wise" 1 special backer's token bag (purple and gold with the Overboss logo and "Original Backer") 2 bonus Overboss-themed promo cards for Boss Monster: "The Collective" boss card and "Overworld Gate" room card This was a stretch goal in the Overboss Kickstarter campaign. It will not be included in the retail version of the base game. In the future, it may be available (in whole or in part) at conventions, on the publisher's website, or in retailer incentive kits. Tower tiles allow a stack of up to three monsters, with the topmost monster considered for scoring bands and other effects. Tower tiles earn 1 point each plus 1 point per monster stacked upon it.
Designers
Publishers
- Brotherwise Games
Questions and answers
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack supports 1–5 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 Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack is 30–45 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 Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack 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.
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack 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.
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Video Game Theme, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pieces as Map. 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 Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack are: Kevin Russ and Aaron Mesburne. 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 Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure – Limited Edition Bonus Pack as an expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Boss Monster 2: The Next Level to use it. Check that your edition of Boss Monster 2: The Next Level is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.