Monster Trap

You control left and right, your partner controls forward and back, and the monster needs to reach the trap.

Designers: Inka Brand, Markus Brand
Published by: 999 Games
Editions by: IELLO, KOSMOS, Competo / Marektoy, Red Glove

Grandma Frieda is at the front door and she must not see the monsters. Two players share control of one monster, one working the sideways slider and the other the lengthwise one, pushing it into the trap in the middle of the mansion before she rings again.

Two people share control of one pieceSliders instead of dice or cardsTeam play against the other pair

Who it's for

Groups of exactly four who want a physical team game, and families with kids around six who like a bit of shouting.

Not for you if…

You do not have four players, since the pairing is the whole design. There is also no strategy at all, and the game has been out of print for years.

Vibe's take

Loud, cooperative within each pair and hopelessly uncoordinated at first. The laughter comes from pulling in opposite directions.