Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs. Beowulf
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 20 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 9+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
This Unmatched set pits Little Red Riding Hood against Beowulf in a fast, highly asymmetrical two-player miniatures combat game. Little Red uses a clever combo mechanism, matching icons on played cards to her discarded 'basket' for potent effects, while Beowulf builds up rage to power devastating attacks. Each hero has a unique deck and fighting style, so no two matchups play the same. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution reward genuine skill and strategic thinking.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli loves how the Unmatched series packs so much asymmetric personality into quick, tactical duels. This particular set's fairy-tale-meets-legend mashup is a fun, flavorful entry point into the larger Unmatched universe.
What we like
- Very quick setup and playtime of around 20 minutes.
- Highly asymmetric characters with distinct playstyles.
- No-luck tactical combat rewards genuine skill.
- Easy entry point into the broader Unmatched ecosystem.
Keep in mind
- Primarily built for two players, limiting group size.
- Thematic narrative is thin beyond the combat itself.
- Getting more variety requires collecting additional Unmatched sets.
Who it's for
Two-player groups and fans of tactical skirmish games, ages 9 and up, looking for quick, replayable duels will enjoy this.
