How to Play My Monsters: Rules and Family Tips

The goal: build the most monsters before anyone else

My Monsters is a speed and observation game for 2 to 8 players. The aim is simple: find the monster parts shown on the dice and be the fastest to build as many complete monsters as you can. The player who forms the most monsters wins.

Because it rewards quick matching and logical deduction, the game works well as a short family activity. The average game length is 15 minutes, so it fits easily into a weeknight or a kids' game night without dragging on.

How to play My Monsters, step by step

The supplied catalog describes the core loop and the three difficulty levels, but it does not include a full rulebook. Use these steps as a practical framework, and check the printed instructions in the box for any setup details specific to your copy.

1. 1. Set out the monster parts: Place the monster part pieces where all players can reach them. The game is about speed, so a clear central pile or spread works better than keeping pieces in the box.
2. 2. Choose a difficulty level: The game can be played at three levels of difficulty using different dice combinations. Start with the simplest combination for younger or first-time players, then move up when the group is comfortable.
3. 3. Roll the dice: Roll the dice to reveal which monster parts are needed. The dice indicate the parts players must find, so everyone should be able to see the result clearly.
4. 4. Race to build: All players search for the indicated parts at the same time and assemble their monsters. The fastest player to form a monster claims it or scores it according to your box instructions.
5. 5. Repeat and count monsters: Keep rolling and building until the agreed end point. The player who has built the most monsters wins the game.

Use the three difficulty levels to include younger players

The catalog lists an age recommendation of 5 to 8 years, and the three dice combinations are the main tool for adapting the game. For a mixed-age group, let younger children play the simplest combination while older children or adults use a harder one. That keeps the speed race fair without changing the core rules.

The game is marked CE and EN71, and it is made from FSC paper and recycled cardboard. Those details matter if you are choosing a family game with material and safety credentials in mind, but they do not replace the age guidance on the box.

Practical tips for a smoother family game

• Keep the play area tidy: With up to 8 players reaching for parts, a tidy spread of pieces reduces accidental mixing and keeps the speed element fair.
• Agree on the end point before you start: The catalog gives an average game length of 15 minutes but does not specify a fixed number of rounds. Decide together whether you will play for a set number of rolls or until the parts run out.
• Pair a younger child with an adult: If a 5-year-old is playing alongside older children, a teammate can help spot parts without taking over the building. This is an adaptation, not a rule from the manufacturer.
• Use the box language options: Game instructions are supplied in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan, so multilingual families can read the rules in the language they prefer.

What the catalog confirms about My Monsters

• ''My Monsters'' Game: Age recommendation: 5–8 years; 2–8 players; average game length 15 minutes. These figures tell you whether the game suits your group size and how long a session will realistically take.

  

• ''My Monsters'' Game: Three levels of difficulty using different dice combinations. This is the main way to adjust the challenge for younger or less experienced players.
• ''My Monsters'' Game: Material: FSC paper and recycled cardboard; CE and EN71 marked; made in Barcelona. Useful if material sourcing and safety markings are part of your buying decision.
• ''My Monsters'' Game: Game instructions in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan. Confirms you can read the official rules in any of those languages.

What to check on the box before your first game

The supplied information does not include a full rulebook, setup diagram, or scoring variant. Before you play, read the printed instructions in your copy for the exact dice combinations, how monsters are claimed, and any house rules the manufacturer suggests. If the box instructions differ from this guide, follow the box.

The catalog also does not confirm care instructions for the paper and cardboard pieces. Keep them dry and store them in the box between games, but treat any deeper cleaning advice as something to verify with the manufacturer rather than assume.