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Monsters on Board overlooking the moonlit town of Startleton

The monsters are back.

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1–4
players
45–90 minutes
Medium-weight strategy
Modular
gameplay
Optional app-powered
experiences

A thoughtful rebuild. A new edition.

We’ve taken everything we learned from the first edition and refined Monsters on Board with clearer rules, evolved gameplay, new modular content, deeper combos, and the care it always deserved.

Discover What's New

Startleton

A town full of secrets (and snacks).

A New Edition: Reborn

Refined. Expanded. More mayhem.

Big Monsters. Bigger Combos.

Unleash outrageous chain reactions.

Modular Mayhem

A different experience every time.

Meet the monsters

Big monsters. Bigger chain reactions.

The moon rises over Startleton. Assemble your crew, terrify the town, and collect more Prestige than your rivals.

A mummy, skeleton, tentacled trash monster, and witch in Startleton

Combos that keep on giving

Chain one action into another and make your planning pay off spectacularly.

Every die does more

Monster, prestige, action, movement. Every draft is a delicious dilemma.

A town worth terrorizing

Move your Monsters through Startleton. Leave a memorable trail of mayhem.

A different mix every time

Modular setup keeps every game fresh and exciting.

Play Beyond the Box

Less friction. More time for the good part.

The table is the heart of the experience. We use technology when it makes learning easier, adventures richer, and play even more rewarding.

Explore Beyond the Box Join the Crew

About Us

A new publisher. Experience behind it.

Founded by Monsters on Board lead designer and University of York lecturer Ivo Neskovic, Cranky Kraken Games combines lifelong tabletop passion with proven industry experience. As co-founder of Furious Avocado, the studio behind Tie Dye and titles with 200M+ downloads, Ivo helped build games enjoyed around the world. Now, that player-first thinking comes to your table.

Read Our Story

Our principles guide everything we do.

  • Respect the gameWe care about great design and great experiences.
  • Respect your timeWe make games that get to the fun.
  • Earn your trustWe're transparent, honest and listen.
  • Build for replayWe create games with long-term value.

Our Promise to Backers

A publisher worth backing again.

Crowdfunding begins with belief and runs on trust. We do not take either for granted.

Gameplay comes first

Every feature and stretch goal must earn its place. Better, not just bigger.

Ready before we launch

The game comes before the campaign date. Thoughtful work. Realistic plans.

Open from start to finish

We keep you in the loop every step of the way.

We own our decisions

If something goes wrong, we take responsibility and make it right.

Not hype for one campaign. Trust for every game that follows.