{"product_id":"unmatched-little-red-riding-hood-vs-beowulf","title":"Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf – Tactical Two-Player Fighting Game\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the arena with \u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf by IELLO\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fast and fiercely asymmetric tactical duel between two legendary characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e, armed with her clever basket and a collection of tricks, or \u003cstrong\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 players | Ages 9+ | Around 20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tactical miniature fighting game where iconic characters battle one another using unique decks, special abilities and carefully planned movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-character set pits \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood against Beowulf\u003c\/strong\u003e in a duel of contrasting play styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red uses a clever \u003cstrong\u003ecard-combo system\u003c\/strong\u003e built around her basket. Matching symbols between cards can trigger powerful additional effects, rewarding players who carefully manage their hand and discard pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeowulf takes a very different approach. His \u003cstrong\u003eRage\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanic allows him to build up power and use it to fuel devastating attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Play Unmatched: Little Red vs Beowulf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Choose Your Fighter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Little Red Riding Hood or Beowulf and take their miniature, character card, health dial, sidekick and unique action deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red is accompanied by the \u003cstrong\u003eHuntsman\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Beowulf fights alongside \u003cstrong\u003eWiglaf\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Move Around the Battlefield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition your hero and sidekick carefully around the battlefield. Movement is important for getting into attack range, escaping danger and setting up future turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Take Two Actions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your turn, you normally take \u003cstrong\u003etwo actions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay a Scheme card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can perform the same action twice or combine different actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Attack and Defend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat is resolved using cards rather than dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes hand management, timing and predicting your opponent's choices central to the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Use Your Character's Special Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red wants to line up card combinations using the icons in her basket, while Beowulf builds and spends \u003cstrong\u003eRage\u003c\/strong\u003e to power up his attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing when to use your special abilities can make the difference between a successful attack and a wasted opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Defeat Your Opponent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce your opponent's hero to zero health and win the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo completely different fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Red and Beowulf aren't simply different characters with different artwork — they require fundamentally different approaches to the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClever card combos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Red's basket mechanic rewards careful sequencing and hand management, giving her plenty of tactical options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful rage mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeowulf's Rage gives him a distinctive way to increase the impact of his attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast tactical battles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt around 20 minutes, games are short enough to play repeatedly, making it easy to switch characters and try a different strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo dice-driven combat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour decisions determine combat. Choosing when to attack, defend, spend cards and use special effects is at the heart of every battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Unmatched set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything required for a Little Red vs Beowulf battle is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with the wider Unmatched system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two fighters can also be mixed with characters from other Unmatched sets, opening up new match-ups and combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of two-player strategy games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who enjoy tactical combat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmatched fans looking for two distinctive fighters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who enjoy asymmetric games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of mythology, folklore and fairy tales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard-game enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniature skirmish-game fans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers looking for a fast competitive game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies with older children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting to try the Unmatched system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e9+ age recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately 20-minute playing time, it is an accessible introduction to tactical two-player gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Fighters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red brings her basket of tricks to the battlefield, supported by the \u003cstrong\u003eHuntsman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe rewards careful card sequencing and planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary warrior king is supported by \u003cstrong\u003eWiglaf\u003c\/strong\u003e and uses his \u003cstrong\u003eRage\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase the power of his attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more pressure Beowulf can generate, the more dangerous he becomes, making him a formidable close-combat fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis strategy is about managing Rage carefully and choosing the right moment to unleash it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIELLO describes the two characters as having their own decks and distinct fighting styles, while the official rules support their unique mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain 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Alice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Achilles, Bloody Mary, Sun Wukong and Yennenga bring four more distinctive fighters to the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Cobble \u0026amp; Fog\u003c\/strong\u003e – Victorian London setting featuring Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, The Invisible Man and Jekyll \u0026amp; Hyde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDice Throne\u003c\/strong\u003e – Character-based tactical combat combining asymmetric abilities, cards and dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf Game Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnmatched: 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including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood miniature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeowulf miniature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Huntsman sidekick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiglaf sidekick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique action decks for both fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter and health-tracking components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-sided battlefield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokens and game 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The Unmatched system allows fighters from different sets to be combined, letting Little Red Riding Hood and Beowulf face characters from other Unmatched boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Little Red Riding Hood different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red uses a \u003cstrong\u003ebasket\/discard-pile card-combo mechanic\u003c\/strong\u003e, rewarding players for matching symbols and carefully sequencing their cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Beowulf different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeowulf uses \u003cstrong\u003eRage\u003c\/strong\u003e to power up his attacks, creating a resource-management element within his aggressive fighting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good introduction to Unmatched?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf from Roll The Dice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring fairy-tale cunning and legendary warrior strength together with \u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf by IELLO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your fighter, manage your cards, exploit your unique abilities and outmanoeuvre your opponent. 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