The Creature That Ate Sheboygan
2 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1979
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1979
- Players
- 2 players
- Genre
- Science fiction
How it plays
The Creature That Ate Sheboygan plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
The Creature That Ate Sheboygan was published in 1979 by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI), a company primarily known for its rigorous historical wargames. This title represented a rare departure into lighthearted, B-movie-themed science fiction, designed by Greg Costikyan. The game was created as part of an effort by the company to expand its appeal beyond the traditional wargaming crowd, capitalizing on the rising popularity of monster-movie tropes in late-1970s pop culture.
The design features a humorous take on the genre, where one player controls a giant monster attempting to destroy the city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, while the other player commands the local citizens and military forces to fend it off. The artwork and tone were deliberately satirical, poking fun at the tropes of urban destruction films. At the time of its release, it was noted for its unconventional premise and became a cult favorite among hobbyists who appreciated the company's willingness to experiment with absurdity within a structured, hex-based gaming format.
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About The Creature That Ate Sheboygan
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How do you play The Creature That Ate Sheboygan?
The Creature That Ate Sheboygan is a board game for 2 players, filed under science fiction. 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 The Creature That Ate Sheboygan for?
The Creature That Ate Sheboygan is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes The Creature That Ate Sheboygan?
The Creature That Ate Sheboygan is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1979.
Has The Creature That Ate Sheboygan won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The Creature That Ate Sheboygan lists Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Fantasy or Sci-Fi Game.
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