King of Monster Island cover
2022BGG rank #2,704

King of Monster Island

by Richard Garfield · IELLO

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Players1–5
Time45–60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is King of Monster Island?

A new King of Game rises: King of Monster Island We have detected irregular movement on the Monster Island. The volcano is erupting like never before. Monsters from all around the world are gathering on the Island, what is happening? They don’t even fight each other anymore! Because is a greater menace is lurking. Something big enough to threaten every monster and make them fight together against the same enemy… Was this in the script? Wait… Is this a cooperative King of game? In King of Monster Island, players will play as giant monsters who must work together to defeat a titan-like Boss before it finishes building an interdimensional portal. Each turn, players will roll dice to damage minions & boss, heal themselves, gain energy and buy cards, move around the island, activate human support, and increase fame. For the Boss’ actions, they are controlled entirely by the game itself. Using the results of the dice rolled into the volcano, the Boss will move, activate their minions, and attack nearby monsters. Their goal: allow their minions to set up the pylons needed to construct the portal. To win, the players must defeat the Boss before they manage to activate the portal or defeat even a single Monster. Otherwise Earth will be demolished! —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Cooperative GameCube TowerDice RollingDie Icon ResolutionOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and Locking

On the shelf

Categories

FightingMovies / TV / Radio themeScience Fiction

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