# King of Monster Island ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.1 - **BGG Rank**: #2717 - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 45-60 min - **Weight**: 2.34 / 5 - **Designers**: Richard Garfield - **Artists**: Paul Mafayon - **Publishers**: IELLO, Devir, GaGa Games, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby Japan, Mancalamaro, Reflexshop - **Categories**: Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Cube Tower, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, Open Drafting, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking ## Verdict Perfect for Kaiju lovers looking for a dynamic and tense cooperative experience.Super thematic volcano towerDynamic and exciting combatGreat for groups that enjoy cooperatingVibrant art and cool componentsReliance on dice luckModerate initial learning curveRECOMMENDED ## Description You know that delightful chaos of giant monsters smashing everything? Well, things just got serious! In King of Monster Island, the fight for who's the biggest bully on the block has taken a backseat because a threat so colossal has emerged that even the Kaijus had to shake hands (or claws) and work together. The island's volcano is on the verge of eruption, and an interdimensional Boss is attempting to build a portal to wipe out Earth. If you don't stop this guy, it's game over for everyone! In this cooperative experience, you and your friends control these giant monsters in a race against time. The heart of the game lies in dice rolling: you'll need the right icons to deal damage to minions and the Boss, heal your wounds, accumulate energy to buy powerful cards, and move across the island. The tension spikes when you decide whether to push your luck and re-roll for the perfect result or lock in what you have to avoid missing your chance. Meanwhile, the Boss isn't just standing around. He's controlled by the game itself, and his actions are decided by dice dropped into a tower (the volcano!), adding an element of surprise and suspense. He moves his minions to set up the portal pylons and attacks any monster in his path. The goal is clear: take down the Boss before the portal is activated or any one of you is defeated. It's pure adrenaline, group strategy, and that 'can we actually pull this off?' feeling until the very last turn. Get your roars ready, because the planet's survival depends on you! ## FAQ ### Is the game hard to learn? It has a moderate weight (2.34). The dice mechanics are intuitive, but group coordination and energy management require some focus. ### Can I play it solo? Yes! The game includes specific solitaire rules, so you can take on the Boss by yourself. ### How long does a game last? Usually between 45 and 60 minutes, making it great for those who don't want to spend the whole night on one game. ### Is the volcano tower just for show? Nope! It's a core part of the mechanics, as it's where the Boss's dice are dropped to determine his actions. ### Is it recommended for people who dislike luck-based games? Since there's a lot of dice rolling and 'push your luck', those who hate RNG might find it frustrating, but the 'locking' mechanic helps mitigate this. ### How many players can join? 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