# Survive The Island: Monster Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.17 / 5
- **Designers**: Julian Courtland-Smith
- **Artists**: Lina Cossette
- **Publishers**: Zygomatic, Galápagos Jogos, Lanlalen, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Action Points

## Verdict
Perfect for those who own the base game and want more chaos and laughs with friends.Dynamic new threatsIncreases player interactionAdds layers of unpredictabilityRequires base game to playMay frustrate highly competitive playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you thought escaping that cursed island was already hard, hold on tight, because the Monster Pack is here to turn your survival race into absolute chaos! This expansion introduces three new monstrous creatures that couldn't care less about your escape strategy, each with a unique way of messing with the players' plans.

First up is the Pterodactyl, who solves the terrain problem by simply picking you up and dropping you far away. Imagine being just steps away from the boat and suddenly being transported to the other side of the map? It's pure desperation! Then, we have the Whale, who turns the water into a battlefield. She doesn't care who is on the boat; she simply capsizes the vessel, forcing everyone to rethink their route and escape logistics while fighting the waves.

To round out the terror trio, the Octopus enters the scene with the element of surprise. He is that unpredictable threat that grabs players at the most inopportune moment, turning the final sprint into a game of cat and mouse where you never know if you'll be safe in the next turn. The Monster Pack doesn't change the core essence of the base game, but it adds layers of unpredictability and interaction that make every session unique. It's the perfect choice for those who enjoy that 'everything is going wrong' vibe and laughing at their friends' misfortune as they desperately try to escape colossal monsters. If you love high-tension gameplay, this pack is a must-have for your table!

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
In Survive: The Island - Monster Pack, players return to the island to recover treasure left behind by their teammates. However, the island is sinking, and new creatures like Pterodactyls, Krakens, and Whales emerge to hunt you down. The goal is to survive and escape the island while avoiding these dangerous creatures. The victory conditions remain unchanged from the base game. Consult the manual for details on this section.

Preparation (Setup)
To set up the game:

  Choose which Creatures to play with, selecting at least one type per color.
  Place the corresponding number of green and blue Creatures in a reserve near the board.
  Place red Creatures on the board: Sea Serpents on spaces with the icon and Krakens on specific spaces. Use stickers to mark these spaces for future games.
  If playing with both Sea Serpents and Krakens, place a Sea Serpent in the middle and the others in the four corners.

Consult the manual for details on this section.

Flow of the Game
Each turn consists of three phases in the following order:

  Creatures Phase: Roll the Creature die and move any Creature on the board that matches the color of the die.
  Rising Waters Phase: Reveal a tile and apply its effect. If playing with two types of Creatures of the same color, place or move a Creature of that color.
  Action Phase: Perform actions such as moving Adventurers, using Ability tiles, or removing elements from the board.

Consult the manual for details on this section.

Actions and How to Play
During the game, players can perform the following actions:

  Move: Move Adventurers or Creatures according to their movement rules.
  Use: Play Ability tiles to gain advantages or hinder opponents.
  Remove: Eliminate elements from the board, such as Adventurers or Creatures, when required by game effects.
  Roll: Roll the Creature die during the Creatures Phase to determine which Creature to move.

Consult the manual for details on this section.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when the island has fully sunk or all Adventurers have escaped or been eliminated. Points are scored based on the number of Adventurers that escape and the treasure they carry. The player with the highest score wins. Consult the manual for details on this section.

Tips for Winning

  Use Ability tiles strategically to protect your Adventurers or eliminate opponents' Adventurers.
  Be cautious when moving near Creatures, especially Krakens and Pterodactyls, as they can eliminate your Adventurers.
  Plan your escape routes carefully, avoiding areas with Piranha tiles or other hazards.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to use the Monster Pack?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you must own Survive the Island to add these monsters.

### Do the monsters make the game much harder?
They add more obstacles and twists, so the difficulty increases, but the fun (and the chaos) increases too!

### How many players can play with this expansion?
It maintains the base game's count, supporting 2 to 5 players.

### Does the game time increase significantly?
Not significantly. Games remain fast, usually around 45 minutes.

### Who is this pack recommended for?
For those who enjoy survival games with high interaction and don't mind a bit of 'chaos' and bad luck.

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