
- BGG rank
- BGG #472
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume Two
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2021

2020
Rules assistance for Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, and Brian Neff and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement.
In battle, there are no equals. ONCE UPON A TIME, Little Red Riding Hood took her basket of nasty tricks and faced off against the legendary Beowulf in this exciting Unmatched set. "What big eyes you have, Wulfie!" "That’s called 'rage', kid!" Little Red features a clever card-combo mechanism. Matching icons on the cards she plays to the one in her "basket" (discard pile), triggers potent effects. Meanwhile, Beowulf uses rage to power up his cards for devastating attacks. Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups. —description from the publisher
Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf is 20 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 Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf for ages 9 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.
Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf 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.
Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf are: Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, and Brian Neff. 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 Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf 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.