# Shy Monsters

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #7468
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Sandro Dall'Aglio
- **Artists**: Christine Alcouffe
- **Publishers**: Ôz Editions, Board Game Circus, GateOnGames
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Fantasy, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
A quick and clever cat-and-mouse duel for two players.Fun asymmetric bluffingUltra fast gameplayCharming fantasy themeSmart tile placementStrictly two-player onlyVery short playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Looking for a brain-twisting duel that fits perfectly into a coffee break? Shy Monsters is exactly that! This is a fully asymmetric experience: on one side, you have the Dungeon Master, the architect of chaos, building a strategic labyrinth. On the other, there's the Hero, the adventurer just trying to escape alive. The real twist? The monsters aren't typical aggressive villains; they are actually quite shy! If you, as the Dungeon Master, fail to place the creatures in their favorite spots within the dungeon, they simply won't attack the Hero. It's a fast-paced cat-and-mouse game where the Hero must use logic to decipher the map's pattern, while the Master tries to outsmart the opponent with clever bluffing. Using tile placement and special abilities to manipulate the board, this game is perfect for fans of quick fantasy duels. If you want a strategic battle that doesn't require a 50-page manual and fits right into your gaming session breaks, this is your new obsession. It's short, intense, and requires you to read your opponent better than they read themselves! Perfect for those who love quick, high-stakes tactical combat.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Super quick! You'll usually finish in about 10 to 15 minutes.

### Can I play with more than 2 players?
Nope, it's strictly designed for a 2-player duel.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! It's very intuitive and perfect for quick action without heavy reading.

### What is the main theme?
Medieval fantasy, with a funny twist about shy monsters.

### What makes the game special?
The asymmetry: one player builds the dungeon while the other tries to survive it.

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