![Monster Maker Kids - Ousama ni Naritai [Model SHVC-AK2J-JPN] screenshot](images/game/61826_2.png "Monster Maker Kids - Ousama ni Naritai [Model SHVC-AK2J-JPN]")
Monster Maker Kids - Ousama ni Naritai © 1994 Sofel
Monster Maker Kids: Ousama ni Naritai ("Monster Maker Kids: I Want to Be a King") is a board-game style title based on the long-running Monster Maker collectible card game (CCG) franchise. Unlike the previous Monster Maker III: Hikari no Majutsushi, which was a traditional turn-based RPG, this title pivots to a party-oriented, competitive board game experience, blending light strategy with the familiar lore and characters of the series.
GAME ID: SHVC-AK2J-JPN
Franchise Evolution: While Sofel had previously utilized the Monster Maker license for standard RPGs (most notably Monster Maker III on the Super Famicom), Monster Maker Kids was designed as a more accessible, family-friendly spinoff. It focuses on board traversal, mini-games, and resource management within the established fantasy setting.
Artistic Roots: The game features character designs by Kugatsu-Hime, a prominent illustrator associated with the Monster Maker series, giving the title a distinct and consistent visual aesthetic that fans of the franchise would immediately recognize.
Board Game Mechanics: The gameplay loop revolves around navigating a board and engaging in various event-driven activities. It was clearly positioned to appeal to the "party game" market that was flourishing on the Super Famicom at the time, offering a more social experience compared to the solitary focus of standard RPGs.