Big Monster

BoardBros, Explor8, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd · Board game · 2018

2–6 · best 4 20–30 min Weight 1.9/5

6.0 rating Ludopedia

6.8 rating BGG

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6.0 rating Ludopedia

6.8 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Fans of quick games with strategic depth and sci-fi themes will love this. The 'smart draft' mechanic is the icing on the cake!

Highlights

Guaranteed fun in 30 minutes
Fresh card-drafting twist
Playful space theme
Great for teams or solo

Keep in mind

Limited direct player interaction
Special 2-player rules

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Big Monster casts you as a space explorer discovering an unknown planet. Your mission? Catalog bizarre creatures, collect rare crystals, and complete Galactic Federation quests — all in just 30 minutes of pure space strategy! The game plays over two frantic rounds using a 'smart draft' system: everyone simultaneously picks a tile, places it face down, then passes the rest to someone who hasn't received tiles that round. By game end, each player will have 18 tiles in their 'intergalactic museum,' scoring points by matching monsters, completing crystal sets, and fulfilling secret objectives. Playable in teams (where the team's score is its weakest player's!) or in 2-player duels (with special rules). The simultaneous selection keeps pace brisk, while variable player powers ensure each game feels unique. Perfect for fans of light-but-strategic games with a dash of sci-fi humor!