# Monumental: Lost Kingdoms

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Matthew Dunstan
- **Publishers**: Funforge
- **Categories**: Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Area Movement, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Modular Board, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Lost Kingdoms is the "extra spice" that Monumental needed for those craving more variety and depth. With four new civilizations and terrain tiles that shift the map dynamics, the game gets a fresh breath of life. It’s the perfect choice for fans of the base game who want to include that fifth player at the table without losing any of the game's flow.Adds 4 unique and varied civilizationsAllows for games with up to 5 playersModular terrains increase replayability significantlyFully compatible with the base gameIncreases setup and total playtimeMay raise the overall game complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you already think Monumental is a strategic feast, the Lost Kingdoms expansion arrives to make the table even more packed. Here, the focus is on diversifying your empire with the addition of four brand-new civilizations: the cunning Aztecs, the powerful Mughals, the agile Amazons, and the mysterious Atlanteans. The best part? All of them are fully compatible with the civilizations you already know from the base box, allowing for strategic combinations that were previously impossible.

Beyond new card decks, cultural policies, and buildings specific to each people, the expansion adds a mechanical and visual spice with new terrain tiles. Now you will deal with scorching deserts, dense jungles, isolated islands, and iconic Aztec pyramids. These terrains don't just make the map look better—they change the provinces and how you interact with the board. And the best news for those who like to gather the gang is that, with Lost Kingdoms, the player count increases to five, ensuring no one is left out of the fight for glory.

Whether playing solo or against your friends, the variety of variable player powers and the modularity of the board reach a new level. If you enjoy civilization games that require solid hand management and a keen eye on area movement, this expansion is practically mandatory. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it refines what Monumental already does best, providing more depth and replayability for your sessions. It is the kind of content that, once added to the base box, you will hardly ever want to remove again.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play Lost Kingdoms?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game Monumental to play.

### How many players does the game support with this expansion?
With Lost Kingdoms, the player count increases to a maximum of 5 players.

### Are the new civilizations balanced?
Yes, they are designed to be fully compatible with the original civilizations, maintaining the game's overall balance.

### Does the playtime increase significantly with 5 players?
Playtime might increase slightly, but Monumental's mechanics remain quite fluid even with more players.

### Can I use the new terrain tiles without the new civilizations?
Absolutely! The modular terrain tiles can be used in any game to vary the map's look and strategy.

### Does this expansion work well in solo mode?
Yes, the solo mode benefits greatly from the extra variety provided by the new civilizations and terrain challenges.