{"product_id":"making-monsters","title":"Making Monsters","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family strategy game that turns any night into a story you’ll retell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a game that’s genuinely strategic but still easy to get to the table with family and friends, Making Monsters is that rare sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1349\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iqne_SKqFdg\" title=\"MAKING MONSTERS - DT Preview with Mark Streed\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re a mad scientist at a chaotic science fair, racing to build the best monsters from a constantly shifting supply of parts. Every round is packed with decisions: do you play it safe, or push your luck for something better? Do you lock in points now, or gamble for the monster that wins the whole night?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because players act at the same time, the game stays fast, social, and lively from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy people get addicted to it? It’s funny, but it’s not a “silly” game. You’ll laugh at the monsters and the moments… then immediately realize you’re making real tactical choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily strategy that actually has depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEasy to learn. Surprisingly hard to master\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo downtime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimultaneous play keeps everyone engaged-no waiting 10 minutes for your turn\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-your-luck tension that creates big moments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe “one more draw” decision is brutal, in the best way\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh interaction without the “mean” vibe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’re constantly reacting to what others are doing, but it stays fun\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA finale that feels like a showdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe last round is a mad dash where everyone reveals their best creations and the table goes loud\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eContents\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Labratory Boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 Monster Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 L.E.S.T.E.R. Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e344 Monster Part Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Upgrade Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Order Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Drawstring Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 +50 Point Score Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Scoring Standees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Scoring Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rulebook\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRulebook\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 100vh;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7253\/9391\/files\/Making_Monsters_Rulebook.pdf?v=1781612544\" height=\"100vh\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sky Lion Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57711986114943,"sku":"MM001","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7253\/9391\/files\/making-monsters-4318352.png?v=1781689476","url":"https:\/\/gatheringgames.co.uk\/products\/making-monsters","provider":"Gathering Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}