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Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game

4.7 out of 5 stars 2,613
The Dungeon
Age Range (Description) Teen
Number of Players 2 to 4
Brand Brotherwise Games
Theme Cards
Material Cardboard

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  • For 2-4 players
  • Takes around 20 minutes to play
  • Dungeon building card game

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Inspired by a love of classic video games, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game pits 2-4 players in a competition to build the ultimate side-scrolling dungeon. Players compete to lure and destroy hapless adventurers, racing to outbid one another to see who can build the most enticing, treasure-filled dungeon. The goal of Boss Monster is to be the first Boss to amass ten Souls, which are gained when a Hero is lured and defeated - but a player can lose if his Boss takes five Wounds from Heroes who survive his dungeon.  Playing Boss Monster requires you to juggle two competing priorities: the need to lure Heroes at a faster rate than your opponents, and the need to kill those Heroes before they reach your Boss. Players can build one room per turn, each with its own damage and treasure value. More attractive rooms tend to deal less damage, so a Boss who is too greedy can become inundated with deadly Heroes.  Players interact with each other by building rooms and playing Spells. Because different Heroes seek different treasure types, and rooms are built simultaneously (played face down, then revealed), this means that every "build phase" is a bidding war. Spells are instant-speed effects that can give players advantages or disrupt opponents.  As a standalone card game with 150 cards, Boss Monster contains everything that 2-4 players need to play.

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Boss Monster - The Dungeon Building Card Game

Inspired by classic video games, Boss Monster challenges you to become a villain, build a dungeon, lure in adventurers… and destroy them!

Players compete to see who can lure and destroy the most adventurers. But beware! You must make your dungeon as deadly as it is attractive, or the puny heroes might kill you first!

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You are the bad guy!

No more playing the puny heroes

In Boss Monster you're no longer stuck playing those boring old heroes, delving the same old dungeons. This time you get to be the bad guy at the end of the dungeon, luring in hapless heroes and slaying them.

Stock your dungeon with deadly traps and monsters

To slay those heroes you've got an arsenal of traps and monster at your disposal. Build out the Minotaur's Maze to slow heroes down, or uncover a Bottomless Pit to catch them unawares. Every game is different with 75 Room cards to employ.

And check out the amazing expansions!

  • The Next Level
  • Rise of the Minibosses
  • Tools of Hero-kind
  • Crash Landing
  • Implements of Destruction

Use Rooms and Spell cards to build you dungeon and slay heroes

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Room Tyoes

Rooms are distinguished by the heroes they attract:
  • Mages
  • Fighters
  • Clerics

Rooms and Spells are represented by cards in the game

Rooms make your dungeon

Each Room has a type, a damage value, a treasure value, and a special ability.

Spells affect Heroes, your dungeon, and other players

Spells are drawn through powerful Mage and Cleric Rooms and allow you to surprise other players in the game.

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Play the game that took the gaming world by storm!

Since its launch in 2013, Boss Monster has become a best selling card game and a fan favorite across the globe. Boss Monster appeals to gamers of all ages and preferences.

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There's no other game like it!

Fun and easy to learn

Boss Monster is quick and easy to learn. A 2-Player game takes only 20-30 minutes. Gamers and non-gamers alike will love it!

Filled with unique art and fun references

Boss Monster's look and art harken back to the golden age of retro gaming. Card art is filled with Easter Eggs and fun references.

Game includes:

  • 8 Deadly Boss cards
  • 75 Room cards
  • 30 Spell cards
  • 42 Hero and Epic Hero cards

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  • Cards

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    2,613 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game very fun, enjoyable, and great for family game nights. They also say the rules are simple but effective. Customers also appreciate the beautifully crafted box and the well thought out theme. They say the game is worth the price and has great replay value. Customers are happy with graphics, grouping, and theme. However, some customers have different opinions on strategy.

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    305 customers mention282 positive23 negative

    Customers find the game very fun, enjoyable, and addictive. They also say it's a great game for family game nights, holidays, and rainy days. Players can play spells that affect rooms, which will often make it easier or harder for them. Overall, customers say the game has undergone extensive playtesting and is extremely solid.

    "...All around very enjoyable, although there are a few shortcomings - first, there are some situations and rules that aren't explained well, or even..." Read more

    "...Super fun, and all-around a well-conceived game. Lots of variety each time you play...." Read more

    "This is a great game! Plenty of fun with references to movies, TV shows, books, and games throughout...." Read more

    "This game was so much fun. I bought it during an amazon sale and have no regrets!..." Read more

    166 customers mention122 positive44 negative

    Customers find the game easy to learn and play. They also say the rules are simple enough so that it doesn't strain them. Customers also mention that the game is easy to set up and good for beginners.

    "...Rules are easy to understand, and once the game is learned, games are fun, fast paced, and fairly quick...." Read more

    "...We found the rules pretty simple to understand. Though it did take a few play throughs to get the hang of it...." Read more

    "...But once you can play at a decent speed, the games go fast enough that you don't let it frustrate you too much and move on to the next round, where..." Read more

    "...*insert evil laughter here*There is a bit of a learning curve, and takes a few run throughs to get a hang of things, but definitely..." Read more

    45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tabletop game. They mention that the base game comes in a very beautifully crafted box inspired in NES boxes. They also love the artwork and concept of the game play. They appreciate the fun, nostalgic 16-bit style.

    "So i'll start with the positive - Game is beautiful. Both cards and box are great quality - well made, and the artwork is a fantastic 8-bit style..." Read more

    "...Cards are in great shape which is why I’m still somewhat happy overall, but if you want it looking new if you’re a stickler for your tabletop game..." Read more

    "...The base game comes in a very beautifully crafted box inspired in NES boxes (the insides, what divides the cards is flimsy and fragile so, bummer)..." Read more

    "...to clear things up, but there is still enough diversity and sturdy enough rules to have a ton of fun...." Read more

    35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

    Customers find the replay value of the tabletop game to be great. They say it's worth the price and a fast-paced fun game. Some mention that the game is worth checking out the expansions.

    "...a few run throughs to get a hang of things, but definitely well worth the time invested...." Read more

    "...I would personally say that this game does have tons of replay value...." Read more

    "...Pick it up its cheap and well worth the value!" Read more

    "...For the more avid table-topper, this one is worth a buy. It doesn't cost much and has some pretty solid replay-ability and can be played with a..." Read more

    25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

    Customers find the graphics in the tabletop game fantastic and awesome. They also appreciate the old school pixelated graphics and cameo appearances in the card artwork.

    "...Both cards and box are great quality - well made, and the artwork is a fantastic 8-bit style (descriptions are humorous and well done as well)...." Read more

    "...Not even close. Compared to the fun the game provides, the artwork is spectacular...." Read more

    "...I loved the 8-bit inspired artwork and after watching a few gameplay reviews online (WatchItPlayed), I decided to add it to my cart and purchase it...." Read more

    "...High quality materials and I personally like the pixelated designs on the cards, thought thats really more of a personal preference thing...." Read more

    22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

    Customers like the grouping of the tabletop game. They mention that it's great for just 2 players or crazy with all 4. Some say that it works as well with two players as it does with four. Overall, most are satisfied with the group size.

    "...Boss Monster is great for 2 to 4 players! Most cards have a person total on the bottom for when you choose to play with two, three, or four players...." Read more

    "...I really enjoy that it can be played with two players.It is simple enough to play with my non-gamer wife, but still has some complexity...." Read more

    "...Works really well for 2 players as well as up to 5 and lots of different variation you can add...." Read more

    "...The random aspect gives it tons of replay value. It plays as well with two players as it does with four, an added bonus." Read more

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    Customers find the theme of the game really nice, with 8-bit retro graphics. They also say the game has tons of classic and modern pop culture and video game references. Customers also mention that the game is old-looking, with awesome mechanics.

    "...fun card game with RPG and base building elements, using a really nice 8-bit retro theme." Read more

    "...board game look no further this one packs the goods and bonus nostalgia." Read more

    "This game has some cool iconic and pop culture references if you like old gaming. It also is fairly well balanced...." Read more

    "Fun game with a really enjoyable retro 8-bit theme...." Read more

    64 customers mention34 positive30 negative

    Customers are mixed about the strategy. Some mention there is a decent amount of strategy as to how you build your dungeon and disrupt. They also say the game has the strategy of chess, plus Magic the Gathering, with nerdy references. However, others say the rules seem complex and clunky. They feel the game is random at first and has a high luck element.

    "...Super fun, and all-around a well-conceived game. Lots of variety each time you play...." Read more

    "...a few shortcomings - first, there are some situations and rules that aren't explained well, or even touched up on, with the instructions...." Read more

    "...It has the strategy of chess, plus Magic the Gathering, with nerdy references, and enough action to keep us all engrossed...." Read more

    "...Each Boss' special ability is next to worthless. Upon finishing your dungeon, you immediately use their ability a single time...." Read more

    Scuffed Box on Arrival (Cards still in good condition)
    4 Stars
    Scuffed Box on Arrival (Cards still in good condition)
    Order came wrapped up tightly in plastic wrap but was beat up pretty bad. I don’t know if it was the people delivering it or what, I’m just surprised the inside plastic got dented and cracked so badly. Cards are in great shape which is why I’m still somewhat happy overall, but if you want it looking new if you’re a stickler for your tabletop game boxes games then I’d say go out to a store and buy it in person. Boxes get beaten up overtime anyways, it’s the quality of the game itself that matters and I do want to repeat, the cards in in great condition!
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    MC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really great, with just a few minor issues
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    So i'll start with the positive - Game is beautiful. Both cards and box are great quality - well made, and the artwork is a fantastic 8-bit style (descriptions are humorous and well done as well). Rules are easy to understand, and once the game is learned, games are fun, fast paced, and fairly quick. Lots of fun spells, and good variety and abilities with the rooms, which are the core of the game.

    All around very enjoyable, although there are a few shortcomings - first, there are some situations and rules that aren't explained well, or even touched up on, with the instructions. These are few, and in no way impact learning the game, or gameplay itself in a major way, but there are a few things that you're left scratching your head (Simply asking around or looking up will remedy this though). Second, while there are plenty of room cards to keep you happy, I felt the others needed a little more variety. (There is a small expansion that adds some great things, but obviously, that's another purchase).

    Bottom line it's a great game, well made, and a ton of fun, with just a few minor things. Should in no way stop you from ordering this game if you like a really fun card game with RPG and base building elements, using a really nice 8-bit retro theme.
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    AmazonNinja
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect combination of Nostalgia, Strategy, and Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    My favorite card/board game, hands down. When my brother brought this home for a holiday and taught the family how to play, I instantly fell in love with the card Heroes, Spells, Abilities, etc, as they all referenced my favorite NES games, 80s movies, and all the nostalgia I hold dear.

    Basic concept: You are a monster. Your goal is to build a dungeon and lure heroes to their doom. You win when you either get hit by 5 attacks from heroes, or you gather 10 hero souls, from which you collect when they meet their untimely demise in your strategically crafted dungeon. *insert evil laughter here*

    There is a bit of a learning curve, and takes a few run throughs to get a hang of things, but definitely well worth the time invested. Once you get the hang of it, this turn-based card game delivers. My first time playing I lost (to my non-geeky wife, nonetheless)... but for the first time in my life playing a game, I wasn't sad and didn't care if I won or lost, because it was so much fun playing!

    Since then, I have bought it for myself, and gifted to multiple friends, and have yet to find someone who doesn't like the game. Kudos to the creators and looking forward to playing the expansions!
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    Joshua
    5.0 out of 5 stars I found that is wasn't disappointed. So far it has been only used for ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    I had been considering purchasing this game for a couple of years. When I finally decided upon purchasing it, I found that is wasn't disappointed. So far it has been only used for 2 player games. Mostly because Its just me and my girlfriend that play together. We found the rules pretty simple to understand. Though it did take a few play throughs to get the hang of it. For her, she had never played a TCG or CCG before, so she didn't catch on to the cards abilities for the first two games. Though, it was very user friendly in the sense that she was able to pick it up.
    I would personally say that this game does have tons of replay value. And although the cards tend to seem redundant at times, it does provide enough entertainment to play a couple times in a row. I'm personally considering purchasing the expansions just to gain some new monster rooms. And perhaps someone else would as well. However, with just the basic set, it is a fun and strategic game, were randomness and luck of the draw can make or break you. Furthermore, your other players and you can interact with spells to either help or harm each other. Giving much more strategic value. For anyone looking into this, I would say that it is a great game for any collection.
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    Mark the Edward
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but super fun if you give it a solid chance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Like many people in these reviews, at first I thought this game was a bit simple, boring, etc. But the more I played it the more I realized I didn't really know how to play it. I guess the main fault with it is that you can easily play it in a very simple and one-dimensional way, even after reading the instructions. Part of the problem is the instructions leave out some rather important details about how turns work, and also give no good examples to speak of. Once my playing partner and I played 4 or 5 games and spent some time looking up online the finer points of the rules and how each card and spell worked, we started to have a lot more fun. Yes, there is a lot of chance to the game that no amount of skill on your part can overcome if you are at a disadvantage. But once you can play at a decent speed, the games go fast enough that you don't let it frustrate you too much and move on to the next round, where most likely you'll do better. That's not to say there is no skill involved, the best luck of the draw means nothing if you can't strategize and think ahead a bit, and most importantly, use your cards to sabotage your opponent at every opportunity (or hold that special Spell card for just the right time). I'd give it 5 stars if it had just a few more interesting bosses (I don't know if it's a defect or what but two of my bosses have exactly the same level up ability, but even then only a couple of them have cool things they do). Also, I will always ding a game's rating for not having a really good manual. This one is "meh", not too bad but not good enough. Without the online resources I probably would have given up on this game, or written my own rules.
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    Dante Fernando Cabrera Durán
    5.0 out of 5 stars Juego distinto
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 12, 2023
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game es un juego de cartas para 2-4 jugadores en el que te pones en la piel de un malvado jefe de mazmorra que intenta atraer héroes a su mazmorra para derrotarlos y robarles sus almas.

    El juego es muy fácil de aprender, pero difícil de dominar. Cada jugador comienza con una mano de cartas de habitaciones y hechizos. En su turno, los jugadores juegan una carta de habitación a su mazmorra, o juegan una carta de hechizo para afectar a su propia mazmorra o a la de sus oponentes.

    Una vez que todos los jugadores han jugado una carta, se revela un héroe. El héroe entrará en la mazmorra del jugador con la mayor cantidad de símbolos del héroe en su mazmorra. Si el héroe sobrevive a la mazmorra, el jugador recibe una herida. Si el héroe es derrotado, el jugador recibe su alma.

    El primer jugador en reunir 10 almas gana el juego.

    Mi opinión sobre Boss Monster es muy positiva. Es un juego divertido, rápido de jugar y fácil de aprender. La temática es muy original y las ilustraciones son muy buenas. El juego tiene un buen equilibrio entre estrategia y suerte, y es muy rejugable.

    Algunas de las cosas que más me gustan de Boss Monster son:

    La temática es muy original y divertida.
    Las ilustraciones son muy buenas.
    El juego es fácil de aprender, pero difícil de dominar.
    Tiene un buen equilibrio entre estrategia y suerte.
    Es muy rejugable.
    Algunas de las cosas que no me gustan tanto de Boss Monster son:

    El juego puede ser un poco repetitivo después de muchas partidas.
    La interacción entre jugadores puede ser un poco limitada.
    El juego puede ser un poco difícil para los jugadores más nuevos.
    En general, creo que Boss Monster es un excelente juego de cartas para jugadores de todas las edades. Es un juego divertido, rápido de jugar y fácil de aprender. Si te gustan los juegos de cartas con temática de fantasía, Boss Monster es una excelente opción
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    Kyra Kavanagh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal game and unbeatable price!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2021
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Fun and easy game to learn to play and has great replay ability. The cards/characters are witty and fun, and art is nostalgic. There’s tons of expansion options that really make it your own and keeps it fresh if you so choose. Phenomenal game and unbeatable price.

    One of my cousins got this game and everyone of us that has played has gotten hooked. Currently 5/9 of us have them and all 5 of us are planning on collecting the expansions. Of the 5, 3 are self proclaimed geeks that are big into DND and or video games etc, and 2 are not in that world at all but really enjoy card games.
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    Syathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Schnell zu lernen für schnelle Runden Spaß
    Reviewed in Germany on October 14, 2019
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Das Spiel eignet sich perfekt für einen kleinen Party-Abend. Es ist schnell gelernt und schnell aufgebaut. Der schicke Retro-Look des Kartons passt super zu meinen alten Nintendo Spielen.
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    Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2018
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Have played this a number of times before, but never owned my own copy. I love this game. Arrived with all pieces present, quickly and with no damage. Very impressed.
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    Mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen Juego, mejor acabado
    Reviewed in Spain on August 17, 2016
    Style: The DungeonVerified Purchase
    Me ha encantado este juego, sobre todo la mecánica y los acabados, son realmente increíbles, cuidados y si eres fan del Pixel Art, te enamoraran.

    El juego es simple, pero adictivo, de esos que hace que te "piques" con tus amigos cuando estas jugando, intentando boicotearles para que no ganen mientras juegas tus cartas buscando la victoria, pero ellos harán lo mismo contigo.

    Partidas relativamente cortas, que cambian cada vez que juegas (Aunque cuando le cojes el truco, sabes que cartas hay y como te pueden contrarestar, se cierra un poco las mecanicas y sabes las opciones que tienes de ganar, lo que hace que sean necesarias a partir de cierto punto las expansiones para darle más profundidad al juego)

    Sin duda, un muy buen juego para jugar con amigos.
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