
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,424
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Straszydła
- 2–4 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Rising Sun: Monster Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Rising Sun: Monster Pack is an expansion for Rising Sun released in 2018 for 3–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Set Collection.
A set of four extra monsters to be added to Rising Sun that the clans can purchase and use. The monsters include: Oni of Plagues Fire Dragon Jinmenju Jorogumo
Rising Sun: Monster Pack supports 3–5 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 Rising Sun: Monster Pack is 90–120 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 Rising Sun: Monster Pack for ages 14 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.
Rising Sun: Monster Pack has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Rising Sun: Monster Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Rising Sun: Monster Pack are: Eric M. Lang. 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 Rising Sun: Monster Pack as an expansion for Rising Sun. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rising Sun to use it. Check that your edition of Rising Sun is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.