The TCG with fresh gameplay and even fresher collectability!

Here Be Monsters is a wacky, pirate-themed TCG with interactive collectability, gameplay unlike any TCG you've ever seen, and a full playset of every card available without gambling.

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Booster Boxes are just the start

Want alternate art and holos? Grab some packs and start ripping. Want the really rare stuff? Get ready for an interactive treasure hunt where you have to solve riddles, send in cards by mail, and, *gasp*...

Actually trade cards with people!

A personal game in an impersonal age

With a focus on community, inclusion, and real-world experiences, turn off your screens and feel the magic of a new TCG the way you did when you were a kid.

 Just want to play the game without gambling? We gotchu

TCGs have a well earned reputation for being a constant drain on the wallet. We hate that. That's why we're offering a full playset of every single card in the game in one box, no gambling required!

Booster Packs are just for fun, for alternate printings, and for...

Draft! Draft! Draft!

With fast gameplay and low deckbuilding restrictions, Here be Monsters is the perfect game to draft. And, even better, every Booster Box is fully draftable!

Fresh TCG gameplay that's actually fresh!

No mana. No traditional combat. No haste, trample, taunt, etc. We've been playtesting Here Be Monsters for over 5 years to create an experience that is genuinely unlike any TCG you've played before!

A TCG that your anti-TCG friends will love

Here Be Monsters is built to be streamlined, fast, and easy to learn. You can even play it more like a board game with a shared deck and a market (but we call it a tavern) - no deck building required.

Share the fun of TCGs with your friends without the gatekeeping!

Simple gameplay without sacrificing depth

Don't let the approachable rules fool you... the combos, nuances and complexity of the game means you'll still be discovering new things for years to come!

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Fall in love with the greatest pirates you've never heard of

With over 125 pirates to choose from and no faction locking, assemble your ideal crew! Want big, stompy pirates? Do you prefer devilish, controlling traps? Or do you just want to throw all of your favorite cards in a deck and see what happens? Meet the pirates of the Monster Coast and set sail!

  • Sword Beast, the greatest sword on the Monster Coast!
  • Mr. Manty and his Magical Hat, his hat wants to conquer the world. He wants to conquer some lettuce.
  • Peglegasus, Yes. This is a pegasus with four peglegs. You're welcome.

You're Not Going to Believe This...

Our artist is crazy. He drew every. single. piece. of. art. in Apple’s version of POWERPOINT!! The presentation software!! We’re serious. He actually did this. We kept trying to get him to stop, but he hissed at us.

YOU are the Greatest Captain on the Monster Coast

  • Dive into a colorful world of adventure - With pirates ranging from cute, to cool, to cutthroat, there's a crew for everyone.
  • Make collecting fun - It's not just about buying a million packs. The chase is actually a chase, with riddles, maps, and other piratey ways to collect cards.
  • All the fun of a TCG without the gatekeeping - We're focused on community, inclusion, and affordability. If you can't afford 100 Booster Boxes, just buy a full playset and start playing!
  • Fast, fun, and fresh gameplay - Learn the game in 5 minutes, finish a game in 15, then keep playing until the sun comes up.
  • Basically... 

Play a TCG the way you did when you were a kid

Arrrrr Ye' Ready, Captain?

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Thank you for joining us on this adventure. We're not some big corporation throwing something together, we're just two friends who've spent over five years making their dream game!