# King of Tokyo/New York: Monster Pack – Anubis ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.78 / 5 - **Designers**: Richard Garfield - **Artists**: Régis Torres - **Publishers**: IELLO, Devir, Egmont Polska, GaGa Games, Hobby Japan, Mancalamaro - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, Player Elimination, Push Your Luck ## Verdict If you're already into the chaos of King of Tokyo or New York, Anubis brings another cool monster and a new mechanic with the Die of Fate to spice things up!Charismatic new monsterDie of Fate adds surpriseCompatible with everythingExpands the chaotic funPlayer elimination still presentRequires base gameRECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for more mayhem in Tokyo (or New York!), because Anubis has arrived to stir things up! Legend has it he appeared after someone accidentally stepped on a sarcophagus in a museum – classic! Now, the God of the Dead is furious and seeking vengeance, showering curses your way. This expansion introduces Anubis to the game, a brand-new monster with its own unique abilities to shake up the board. And the coolest part: it comes with the Die of Fate, a new component that can be used in any King of Tokyo or King of New York game, even without Anubis or the Evolution cards. This die adds an extra layer of surprise and can alter the course of the game in unexpected ways. If you enjoy rolling dice, pushing your luck, and watching giant monsters battle it out, this expansion is a must-have. It integrates seamlessly with the base game and other expansions, ensuring your city-smashing sessions are even more chaotic and fun. It's a great addition for those looking to diversify their monster roster and experience a new mechanic with the Die of Fate, which can be a game-changer or a curse upon yourself! ## How to Play Objective of the Game The Anubis Monster Pack is an expansion compatible with the King of Tokyo and King of New York base games, and all their expansions. It introduces new components and effects to enhance the gameplay experience. The core objective of the game remains to be the last monster standing or to achieve 20 Victory Points, but with Anubis, players will contend with new challenges and opportunities presented by the die of Fate and Curse cards. Preparation (Setup) To set up a game with the Anubis Monster Pack: Include the Anubis Monster board, cardboard figurine, and figurine stand if a player chooses to play as Anubis. Add the die of Fate to the other dice used in the game. Shuffle the 24 Curse cards to form a face-down draw pile. Reveal and read the top Curse card; this Curse will now affect all players until it is replaced. Place the 1 Golden Scarab card. At the start of the game, give it to the player who will play last. If playing with Evolution cards, you will need the Power Up! expansion for your base game. The 8 Evolution cards for King of Tokyo and 8 Evolution cards for King of New York work in the same way as the Evolutions in those expansions. Fluxo do Jogo The game progresses in turns, with players rolling dice to perform actions. When using the die of Fate, it is rolled along with the other dice in the normal way. Players can re-roll it or set it aside, just like the other dice. However, Keep and Evolution cards that modify dice rolls have no effect on the die of Fate. The die of Fate must always be resolved before resolving the other dice. Ações e Como Jogar The Anubis Monster Pack introduces the die of Fate and Curse cards, which add new actions and effects to the game: Rolling the Die of Fate: Roll the die of Fate with the other dice. You can re-roll it or set it aside. Resolving the Die of Fate: The die of Fate must always be resolved before you resolve the other dice. The hieroglyph at the top of the die shows the result. Die of Fate Effects: Change Curse: Discard the current Curse and reveal the next one. No effect: The current Curse card’s permanent effect remains active. Suffer the Snake effect: This effect is specific to the Snake effect. Receive the blessing of the Ankh effect: This effect is specific to the Ankh effect. Curse Cards: These cards introduce a new game component. A Curse affects all players until it is replaced by the next one. Evolution Cards: If playing with Evolution cards, they let you play with boosted Monsters. Anubis Evolutions work in the same way as the Evolutions in King of Tokyo: Power Up! and King of New York: Power Up! Conflicting Effects: If two Evolution, Power, and/or Curse cards have conflicting effects, the negative/prohibiting effect prevails. For example, if one card requires you to Yield Tokyo but another card prohibits you from leaving Tokyo, stay in Tokyo. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Dicas para Vencer Pay close attention to the active Curse card, as its effects can significantly alter strategy for all players. Consider the implications of the die of Fate results. Deciding when to re-roll it versus keeping a result can be crucial, especially for the Change Curse effect. ## FAQ ### Do I need the King of Tokyo or King of New York base game to play with Anubis? Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you'll need one of the base games to use Anubis and its new mechanics. ### Does the Die of Fate work on its own or only with Anubis? The good news is that the Die of Fate can be used in any King of Tokyo or King of New York game, even if you're not playing with Anubis or the Evolution cards. It's a bonus for everyone! ### How many players does this expansion support? The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. You continue playing with the same number of people supported by your base game (King of Tokyo or King of New York), which is typically 2 to 6 players. ### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion? The complexity is quite low. Anubis has its own rules, and the Die of Fate adds an element of luck, but the game's core remains dice rolling and quick decision-making, maintaining accessibility. ### What comes in the box besides Anubis? Besides Anubis's miniature and player board, the highlights are the Die of Fate and its accompanying curse cards, along with potential evolution cards specific to him. ### Does this expansion introduce any new mechanics besides the Die of Fate? The main new mechanic is the Die of Fate, which brings a 'luck or misfortune' element with curses. 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