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Monster Match

Players

2-6

Time

?-?

Age

6+

Weight

1.14

Rating

6.55

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to pay attention to others' actions frequently. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Monster Match offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. The game scales well with different player counts and is relatively easy to learn. It provides a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played, making it highly replayable.

Luck profile

Monster Match has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While some strategic decisions can influence the outcome, luck still plays a significant role. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of both elements.

Overview

Monster Match is unique among speed games for one simple reason: more than 1 person can get a match every round. This sounds minor but it makes a huge difference in game play. There is usually a dominant player in any given speed game which makes the game frustrating for the other players who have a hard time getting points. In Monster Match, it is possible for every player to score in a round. This makes the game more fun for a greater number of players and it adds a layer of strategy to the game as players decide whether to grab the first match they see or search longer for a match that might be worth more points. Another unique element in Monster Match is that the number of cards on the table changes every round. This creates a dynamic landscape which directly affects your strategic decisions each round between grabbing quickly or taking more time to find a high point card. The end result is a game that is more fun and engaging than other alternatives on the market. Rules - Scatter 10 Monster Cards face-up on the table. - Roll the special Monster Dice. - Everyone races to find a monster that matches the roll. - Touch a card with your finger to claim it. You cannot change your claim once you've touched a card. - Each player scores 1 - 3 points depending on the number of donuts on the card they claimed. Incorrect claims lose points. - The Monster Dice passes to the left. Rinse and repeat. - Be the first to claim the "Zilch" token if there are no matches after the die roll. Get a random card as points and then scatter 10 new Monster Cards on the table. - The game ends immediately when you cannot replenish the table with 10 new Monster Cards after a Zilch has occurred.

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Credits

Designers

2
Ken Gruhl Quentin Weir

Artists

2
Linda DeSantis Ben Goldman

Publishers

5
DV Games KOSMOS Mercurio NorthStar Game Studio Reflexshop

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