Survive The Island: Monster Pack — How to Play

Zygomatic, Galápagos Jogos, Lanlalen · Board game · 2025
2–5 · best 4 45 min Weight 1.2/5
8.6 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG

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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:

  1. Creatures Phase: Roll the Creature die and move any Creature on the board that matches the color of the die.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Rules manual

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