Beast
2–4 players • ages 14+ • 2002
- First published
- 2002
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 14+
How it plays
Beast plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
Mechanics
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Where it came from
Beast was published in 2002 by Face2Face Games, emerging during a period of experimentation in European board game design. The game was designed by Alessandro Zucchini and focused on thematic, asymmetrical mechanics that sought to balance player versus player engagement within a compact, intense setting. It represents a niche entry from an era where independent publishers were increasingly focused on creating tightly scoped experiences that leaned into gothic or dark aesthetic sensibilities.
The game is characterized by its specific visual style, which reflects the early 2000s trend of utilizing stark, illustrative artwork to drive immersion. While it did not achieve mainstream commercial ubiquity, it is recognized by collectors of the period for its distinct departure from the economic resource-management games that dominated the market at the time. It remains a representative artifact of small-press publishing, where the intent was to prioritize thematic cohesion and specific mechanical challenges for a dedicated hobbyist audience.
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About Beast
Beast is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 14+ • 2002. The catalog entry lists semi-cooperative game as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Beast?
Beast is a board game for 2–4 players. The catalog entry lists semi-cooperative game as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Beast for?
Beast is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Beast for?
Beast lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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