Spain's most award-winning card game of 2025
Monkey King - Best board game 2025
The game you learn in 1 minute (for real). And won't put down all night.
- 2–8 players
- 10 min per game
- Ages 5+
- Ships in 48 hours · free shipping over €35; €3.99 below that
- Made in Spain, plastic-free
- Color-blind friendly
- Over 10,000 copies sold
Description
Welcome to the kingdom of monkeys!
Rey Mono is the card game that has won over families and groups of friends alike, and it's easy to see why: with rules you learn in under a minute, games full of laughter and mechanics as simple as they are addictive, it has earned the titles of Best Family Game at InterOcio 2025, Toy of the Year 2025 (sustainable category) and Best Board Game at the International Board Game Festival of Córdoba.
How do you play?
It's easy: make pairs of same-coloured monkeys to score points. Sounds simple, but watch out… there's strategy hiding among the bananas!
For 2 to 8 players, it's perfect for quick duels and big group parties alike.
Why choose Rey Mono?
Easy to learn, hard to forget: you'll be playing in 60 seconds. No endless manuals or tutorials.
Fun without limits: from age 5 (adapting the game), for little ones and seasoned players alike.
Committed to the planet: made in Spain, plastic-free, with recycled materials and sustainable packaging.
Made with local talent: designed by two young Spanish entrepreneurs who bet on quality and creativity.
What's in the box:
100 cards
1 golden «Rey Mono» card
Rulebook
If you're looking for a quick, fun, 100% family game, Rey Mono is your best move.
Claim the throne… one pair of monkeys at a time!
Rey Mono awards and recognition
From industry juries to the public vote at a board game festival.
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Best Board Game 2025
Family category
InterOcio 2025
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Best Toy of the Year 2025
Sustainability category
Spanish Toy Manufacturers Association
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Best Board Game 2025
Córdoba International Board Game Festival
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Toy of the Year 2025 Finalist
Games category
Spanish Toy Manufacturers Association
How do you play Rey Mono?
Three people explain it in under a minute. Videos start muted: tap to listen.
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Fer
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Roldán
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Sara
Rey Mono in 4 steps
Shuffle and deal
Deal 4 cards to each player and put the draw pile in the middle. On your turn: play a card and draw, or discard and draw.
Make pairs
Match monkeys of the same color on your side of the table and flip them over. That's your very own pile of points.
Mess with everyone else
Use special cards to boost your score or, even better, to sabotage whoever's in the lead.
Be the Rey Mono
Most points at the end? Congrats! Claim the Tarjeta dorada and get perks in the next game.
Works at any table
Designed to bring 3 generations to the same table without anyone getting bored. Dinners, post-meal hangouts, trips, birthdays, classrooms. If there are people, there's a game.
- Works from age 5
- 2–8 players
- 10 min
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For family game time
No screens, no "this is too grown-up" or "this is too childish" arguments. Works from age 5, after any family meal.
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For game night with friends
Show up, pull it out, and within 1 minute everyone's in. The one who "isn't into games" won't want to stop.
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For playing with everyone
In class, at summer camp, at birthday parties, or as a gift. Explained in 60 seconds, no batteries needed, and nobody gets left out.
What's in the box
Everything you'll find inside the base game box.
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Monkey cards
55 cardsThese are the cards that score points when you pair up the same color. Five colors, and each color is a character.
- Manueh×11
- Zen Daia×11
- Romu×11
- Donna×11
- Spicy Monty×11
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Bonus cards
25 cardsThey add or subtract points. Play them on a monkey already on the table: yours or any other player's.
- Plátano (+2)×5
- Platanero (+4)×5
- Plátano pocho (−2)×10
- Cubo de basura (−4)×5
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Special cards
20 cardsThe ones that shake up the game.
- Siesta×5
- Liana×10
- Estampida×5
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Other components
1 cardWhoever holds the Tarjeta dorada picks who starts the next game and is immune to Estampidas.
- Tarjeta dorada×1
People love Rey Mono
4.7/5 on Amazon · 71+ verified reviews
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Fun
«A super fun game and really easy to play. Laughs guaranteed; our nieces and nephews love it.»
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For all ages
«I played it on vacation with my family and it was officially the game of the summer. Now I've bought it for a trip with friends, because with adults it's almost even better.»
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Addictive, and you'll get competitive with anyone
«No wasting time explaining weird rules. It's so easy you can play with your grandma and your 8-year-old cousin. We were totally hooked.»
Want it all?
Get the complete Rey Mono universe
Rey Mono + Rey Mono 2: Traición. Traición adds 38 cards and 2 new characters that multiply the chaos at the table.
The perfect all-in-one gift — or for anyone who already knows their crew is about to get hooked.
€35,00
€36,80
Free shipping
The perfect gift
For just €19.90: an award-winning game, made in Spain and plastic-free. A sure-fire hit for birthdays, Christmas, and Secret Santa.
- Birthdays
- Christmas
- Secret Santa
Frequently asked questions
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Is Rey Mono suitable for color-blind players?
Yes. The game is designed so that information doesn't rely on color alone: the monkeys can also be told apart by their shape and features, so color-blind players compete on equal terms.
How many players, and how long does a game take?
2 to 8 players, about 10 minutes per game. Kids can play from age 5 with a few simple adaptations, and with an adult at the table they play just fine.
Can young kids play?
Yes, from age 5 with a few simple adaptations: the rules are short and the cards are distinguished by color and shape, so a 5-year-old can easily play with a grown-up. See below for how to adapt it.
Can Rey Mono be adapted for little ones?
Yes, and that's exactly what we do. Depending on age, take out the special cards (Siesta, Liana, and Estampida) and the game becomes all about making pairs. If it still drags on, remove the bonus cards too: then it's just color matching, which is exactly what a five-year-old needs.
What language are the rules in?
The rulebook is in Spanish.
Do I need Rey Mono to play Rey Mono 2: Traición?
No. You can play Rey Mono 2: Traición without Rey Mono, but we recommend having both together for the best experience.
Where can I buy Rey Mono?
In the official Badan Studios store, and also on Amazon, Fnac, Carrefour, El Corte Inglés, and in specialist board game shops.
Who publishes Rey Mono?
Rey Mono is designed and published by Badan Studios, a board game studio from Madrid (Spain) founded by Alejandro Roldán and Aida Caba. It was released in November 2024 and is the studio's own original game, not a license or a third-party edition.
Where is Rey Mono made?
It's made in Spain with no plastic in its components, a decision the studio made to reduce the game's impact.
Can Rey Mono be used at school or for game-based learning?
Yes, it's used in classrooms and toy libraries as a game-based learning resource. It practices mental math with positive and negative numbers, sorting and matching, taking turns and decision-making, and since it doesn't rely on color alone, color-blind students can play too.
