Carnival of Monsters
A game by Richard Garfield
2 - 5 Players 45 minutes Low
Drafting, Dice Rolling, Loans, Set Collection
Card Game, Fantasy
Description
Get ready to join the most prestigious monster-hunting club in the land with Carnival of Monsters, a thrilling card game designed by Richard Garfield. In this easy-to-learn game, 2 to 5 players compete to build the most magnificent menagerie of monstrous beasts, with the goal of becoming the newest member of the Royal Monstrological Society. With a playtime of just 45 minutes, you'll embark on a journey to capture and display strange and exotic monsters, hire talented staff, and pursue secret goals. As you navigate through four seasons of play, you'll draft land cards, roll dice, and manage loans to build your carnival. The player with the most profitable and spectacular carnival wins, earning gold crowns and prestige. With its unique blend of drafting, dice rolling, and set collection mechanics, Carnival of Monsters is a fun and exciting game that's perfect for fans of fantasy and card games. Published in 2019, this base game has already spawned an expansion, Carnival of Monsters: Phoenix, and is sure to delight players of all ages.
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