# Kingdom Death: Monster – Lion God Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 8.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 - **Duration**: 60-180 min - **Weight**: 4.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Adam Poots - **Artists**: Danny Cruz, Lokman Lam, Lorinda Tomko, 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 already venture into the dark world of Kingdom Death: Monster and seek an even more brutal and thematic challenge, the Lion God is an addition that will keep you glued to your seat. Prepare for a fight for survival against an iconic enemy!Facing a unique enemyDark horror themeIntense cooperative challengeHigh-quality miniaturesExtremely high language dependencyHigh complexity in gameplayRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Prepare to face the fearsome Lion God in this insane expansion for Kingdom Death: Monster! This creature, once a glorious ruler, is now a shadow twisted by an evil parasite, roaming the ruins of its own city in a blind rage. Forget past glory; what remains is a destructive machine with petrified claws ready to tear apart anyone who crosses its path. The Lion God is not an enemy to be faced head-on; it is cunning and brutal. Use the maze-like terrain to your advantage to try and survive its devastating attacks. Sometimes, the best tactic might be to play dead to avoid becoming a snack. This expansion plunges you into a challenging campaign, requiring strategy and a bit of luck to overcome the horrors it presents. As is common with Kingdom Death: Monster, expect an intense experience with mature themes and visuals that leave no one indifferent. The miniature quality is, as always, spectacular, adding incredible visual weight to the table. If you're already a fan of the base game and seeking a new epic and terrifying challenge, the Lion God awaits to test your limits. But hey, fair warning: the game demands deep rule knowledge and almost religious dedication to play, as the language dependency is HUGE. If you enjoy cooperative games with dice rolling, role-playing, and a good dose of dark fantasy and gore, this expansion is for you. Just don't say we didn't warn you about the complexity and the translation needs! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Kingdom Death: Monster to play this expansion? Yes, absolutely! The Lion God Expansion is an add-on and requires the base game Kingdom Death: Monster to be played. ### What is the average playtime for a game session with this expansion? Sessions can vary significantly, but they generally range from 60 to 180 minutes, depending on the campaign's complexity and player decisions. ### How many people can play this expansion? Just like the base game, the expansion supports 1 to 6 players. You can play solo or with the whole crew! ### Is the game very difficult? Who is it recommended for? Kingdom Death: Monster is already known for its difficulty, and this expansion is no exception. It's recommended for experienced players who are familiar with the base game and enjoy intense challenges and mature themes. ### Do I need to translate the game to play? Yes, the language dependency is very high. You will need translations for most of the cards and rules to fully enjoy the experience. ### Is the miniature quality good? The miniature quality in Kingdom Death: Monster is one of its highlights, and this expansion follows suit, featuring incredible detail. ### What are the main mechanics I will find here? You'll find cooperative gameplay, dice rolling to resolve actions and combat, and RPG elements where you role-play your character.