Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf – Tactical Two-Player Fighting Game

Enter the arena with Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf by IELLO, a fast and fiercely asymmetric tactical duel between two legendary characters.

Choose Little Red Riding Hood, armed with her clever basket and a collection of tricks, or Beowulf, the legendary warrior who grows stronger as his rage builds. Each fighter has a completely different deck, abilities and strategy, creating a tense battle where careful card play and tactical positioning are just as important as brute strength.

2 players | Ages 9+ | Around 20 minutes

What Is Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf?

Unmatched is a tactical miniature fighting game where iconic characters battle one another using unique decks, special abilities and carefully planned movement.

This two-character set pits Little Red Riding Hood against Beowulf in a duel of contrasting play styles.

Little Red uses a clever card-combo system built around her basket. Matching symbols between cards can trigger powerful additional effects, rewarding players who carefully manage their hand and discard pile.

Beowulf takes a very different approach. His Rage mechanic allows him to build up power and use it to fuel devastating attacks.

The result is a highly asymmetric battle where learning your own fighter is only half the challenge — you also need to understand how your opponent's strategy works.

How to Play Unmatched: Little Red vs Beowulf

1. Choose Your Fighter

Choose Little Red Riding Hood or Beowulf and take their miniature, character card, health dial, sidekick and unique action deck.

Little Red is accompanied by the Huntsman, while Beowulf fights alongside Wiglaf.

2. Move Around the Battlefield

Position your hero and sidekick carefully around the battlefield. Movement is important for getting into attack range, escaping danger and setting up future turns.

3. Take Two Actions

On your turn, you normally take two actions.

You can:

• Move

• Attack

• Play a Scheme card

You can perform the same action twice or combine different actions.

4. Attack and Defend

Combat is resolved using cards rather than dice.

The attacker chooses an attack card while the defender selects a defence card. Once the cards are revealed, their values and special effects determine the outcome.

This makes hand management, timing and predicting your opponent's choices central to the game.

5. Use Your Character's Special Mechanics

Little Red wants to line up card combinations using the icons in her basket, while Beowulf builds and spends Rage to power up his attacks.

Knowing when to use your special abilities can make the difference between a successful attack and a wasted opportunity.

6. Defeat Your Opponent

Reduce your opponent's hero to zero health and win the battle.

Why You'll Love Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf

Two completely different fighters
Little Red and Beowulf aren't simply different characters with different artwork — they require fundamentally different approaches to the game.

Clever card combos
Little Red's basket mechanic rewards careful sequencing and hand management, giving her plenty of tactical options.

Powerful rage mechanics
Beowulf's Rage gives him a distinctive way to increase the impact of his attacks.

Fast tactical battles
At around 20 minutes, games are short enough to play repeatedly, making it easy to switch characters and try a different strategy.

No dice-driven combat
Your decisions determine combat. Choosing when to attack, defend, spend cards and use special effects is at the heart of every battle.

Standalone Unmatched set
Everything required for a Little Red vs Beowulf battle is included in the box.

Compatible with the wider Unmatched system
The two fighters can also be mixed with characters from other Unmatched sets, opening up new match-ups and combinations.

Who Is Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf For?

This game is ideal for:

• Fans of two-player strategy games

• Players who enjoy tactical combat

• Unmatched fans looking for two distinctive fighters

• Players who enjoy asymmetric games

• Fans of mythology, folklore and fairy tales

• Card-game enthusiasts

• Miniature skirmish-game fans

• Players looking for a fast competitive game

• Families with older children

• Anyone wanting to try the Unmatched system

With a 9+ age recommendation and approximately 20-minute playing time, it is an accessible introduction to tactical two-player gaming.

Meet the Fighters

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red brings her basket of tricks to the battlefield, supported by the Huntsman.

Her unique gameplay revolves around matching icons between cards. When the right combinations are created, she can trigger additional effects and turn seemingly ordinary cards into much more powerful plays.

She rewards careful card sequencing and planning.

Beowulf

The legendary warrior king is supported by Wiglaf and uses his Rage to increase the power of his attacks.

The more pressure Beowulf can generate, the more dangerous he becomes, making him a formidable close-combat fighter.

His strategy is about managing Rage carefully and choosing the right moment to unleash it.

IELLO describes the two characters as having their own decks and distinct fighting styles, while the official rules support their unique mechanics.

Main Mechanics

• Asymmetric player powers – Little Red and Beowulf play very differently

• Card-driven combat – attack and defence are resolved with cards

• Hand management – decide when to hold or play powerful cards

• Card combos – Little Red can exploit matching symbols

• Rage management – Beowulf uses Rage to enhance his attacks

• Tactical movement – positioning matters throughout the battle

• Miniature skirmish – control a hero and their supporting character

• Variable player powers – each fighter creates a different experience

• Direct player interaction – anticipate and counter your opponent

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Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf Game Information

Detail	Information
Game	Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf
Publisher	IELLO
Players	2
Age	9+
Playing Time	Around 20 minutes
Game Type	Tactical Fighting / Miniatures / Card Game
Main Mechanics	Asymmetric Powers, Hand Management, Card Combat, Tactical Movement
Fighters	Little Red Riding Hood, Beowulf
Sidekicks	The Huntsman, Wiglaf
Release	2022

IELLO lists the game as a 2-player, 9+ game with a 20-minute playing time and a 2022 release date.

What's Included?

The set includes the components needed for the Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf battle, including:

• Little Red Riding Hood miniature

• Beowulf miniature

• The Huntsman sidekick

• Wiglaf sidekick

• Unique action decks for both fighters

• Character and health-tracking components

• Double-sided battlefield

• Tokens and game components

• Rulebook

The set is designed to be played independently, while its fighters are also compatible with other Unmatched sets.

Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf FAQ

How many players can play?

The set is designed for 2 players.

How long does Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf take?

A typical game takes around 20 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

IELLO recommends the game for ages 9 and up.

Who are the two fighters?

The game features Little Red Riding Hood and Beowulf, with the Huntsman and Wiglaf serving as their respective sidekicks.

Do I need another Unmatched game?

No. Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf is playable as a standalone two-player game.

Can I use these characters with other Unmatched games?

Yes. The Unmatched system allows fighters from different sets to be combined, letting Little Red Riding Hood and Beowulf face characters from other Unmatched boxes.

What makes Little Red Riding Hood different?

Little Red uses a basket/discard-pile card-combo mechanic, rewarding players for matching symbols and carefully sequencing their cards.

What makes Beowulf different?

Beowulf uses Rage to power up his attacks, creating a resource-management element within his aggressive fighting style.

Is this a good introduction to Unmatched?

The two-character format and short playing time make it a straightforward way to experience the core Unmatched system, while the asymmetric decks provide plenty of depth for repeat games.

Buy Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf from Roll The Dice

Bring fairy-tale cunning and legendary warrior strength together with Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf by IELLO.

Choose your fighter, manage your cards, exploit your unique abilities and outmanoeuvre your opponent. With Little Red's clever card combos and Beowulf's Rage-fuelled attacks, every duel is a battle of contrasting strategies.

Will cunning beat strength?

Shop Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf at Roll The Dice Cornwall.