Kingdom Death: Monster – Pariah Expansion

Kingdom Death · Board game · 2025
1–6 Solo 60–180 min
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9.0 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you've already delved into the dark world of Kingdom Death: Monster, the Pariah expansion is an essential addition to ramp up the challenge and immersion.

Highlights
  • Brutal and memorable new foe
  • Epic and unique battles
  • Expands the campaign with more story
  • High-quality miniatures
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • High language dependency
  • Elevated complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Brace yourself to face the Pariah, a new and terrifying foe set to shake up your Kingdom Death: Monster campaign! This expansion introduces an intelligent and cruel monster that attacks in two devastating ways. First, it appears at the doorstep of your settlement, ready to annihilate everything. Then, it drags you into a surreal, upside-down battle atop the Inverted Mountain. This creature's strength is so immense that it scales vertical surfaces with ease, using iron rings it meticulously placed over the years, while survivors dangle precariously above the abyss. The Pariah will relentlessly pursue you, halting your entire campaign until it's defeated. This expansion is a must-have for fans of Kingdom Death: Monster's unique vibe, offering more challenges, incredible miniatures, and a dark narrative. If you're already a fan of the base game, this addition will inject even more tension and epic moments into your sessions. The experience is cooperative, featuring plenty of dice rolling, narrative choices that impact gameplay, and the need to manage your resources and survivors. It's a game that demands strategic planning but rewards players with an engaging story and brutal combat. With RPG mechanics and a campaign system, each playthrough becomes a new saga of survival in a hostile world. This expansion elevates the difficulty and immersion, perfect for those seeking an extreme challenge and a memorable storyline.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Kingdom Death Monster Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Boss Battle
Publisher Kingdom Death
Designer Adam Poots
Artist Lokman Lam, Lorinda Tomko, Zeen Chin

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need the Kingdom Death: Monster base game to play this expansion?
Yes, the Pariah expansion is an add-on and requires the Kingdom Death: Monster base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion can be played by 1 to 6 players.
What is the average playtime per session?
A session can vary significantly, but expect something between 60 to 180 minutes, depending on the scenario and decisions made.
Is the game in English?
The base game and this expansion have a high language dependency. It's recommended to have a translation or fluent English speakers for the best experience.
What makes the Pariah a special enemy?
The Pariah is a new 'Nemesis Monster' with unique mechanics, including attacks in different 'modes' and the ability to scale inverted surfaces, offering an unprecedented challenge.
Does this expansion add new mechanics or just content?
It focuses on introducing a new enemy with its own mechanics and challenges, as well as expanding the narrative and components of the base game, without introducing radically new mechanics to the overall gameplay.
Is it suitable for beginners to Kingdom Death: Monster?
It is not recommended for absolute beginners. The base game is already complex, and this expansion increases the challenge. It's ideal for players who already have experience with Kingdom Death: Monster.