# Kingdom Death: Monster – Dung Beetle Knight Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 9.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-180 min - **Weight**: 4.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Adam Poots - **Artists**: Lokman Lam, Lorinda Tomko, Melissa Curtin, Yasmine Putri, Zeen Chin - **Publishers**: Kingdom Death - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Mature / Adult, Miniatures - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Role Playing ## Verdict If you love Kingdom Death: Monster and are looking for an absurd challenge with a gross and creative twist, this expansion is for you! The Dung Beetle Knight is a tough nut to crack that will test your strategies.Thematic and brutal enemyNew preparation mechanicIntense cooperative challengeExpands the KDM universeRequires KDM base gameExtremely difficultHigh language dependencyFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready to face a creature that's a master of disguise and deception: the Dung Beetle Knight! This cunning and hungry species disguises itself as a knight to fool both predators and prey. Its main tactic? Rolling a massive resin ball, made from its own saliva, which it uses to collect rare feces – yes, you read that right – for its meals. A peculiar delicacy that makes it a relentless foe. The Dung Beetle Knight isn't here to play; it's one of the most challenging opponents you'll encounter in Kingdom Death: Monster. But don't despair! The expansion introduces the innovative 'Rumbling in the Dark' mechanic, giving your settlement a chance to train and prepare before the epic confrontation. This opportunity to hone your tactics and gear is crucial and shouldn't be missed. Remember, a little preparation can make all the difference against this disgusting and powerful threat. This expansion adds more depth and a brutal challenge for fans of the base game, promising nights of pure tension and cooperative strategy. Oh, and a heads-up: have your dictionaries ready, as the game requires extensive knowledge of the original language to be fully enjoyed. It's for the most dedicated! ## FAQ ### Do I need the Kingdom Death: Monster base game to play this expansion? Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the Kingdom Death: Monster base game to use the Dung Beetle Knight and its mechanics. ### What is the difficulty level of the Dung Beetle Knight? Prepare for the worst! It's classified as an extremely difficult enemy. You'll need a lot of strategy and a bit of luck to defeat it. ### Does the expansion add many new rules or is it more focused on combat? It introduces the 'Rumbling in the Dark' mechanic, which is a new way to prepare your settlement before combat. The main focus is the confrontation against this specific enemy, but preparation is key. ### How many players can participate in this expansion? Kingdom Death: Monster is played by 1 to 6 players, and this expansion follows the same pattern, playable solo or in a group. ### Is the game in English? The expansion itself does not come in Portuguese. There is an extensive language dependency, meaning you'll need a full translation or a good understanding of English to play. ### Is it worth it for someone who already has many KDM expansions? If you're looking for a new and thematic challenge, and you like the idea of facing an enemy with unique mechanics and a very... peculiar concept, then yes! It's another monster to add to your collection of challenges.