# The Night Cage: Monster Pack – Pathbreaker/Light Eater

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4, 5)
- **Duration**: 40-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Publishers**: Smirk & Dagger Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Horror, Maze
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Grid Movement, Pieces as Map, Sudden Death Ending, Tile Placement

## Verdict
For those already playing The Night Cage looking for more chaos and danger!Massively increases tensionNew dangerous threatsDynamically changes the mapIdeal challenge for groupsRequires the base gameCan be quite punishingFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you already think the world of The Night Cage is scary, brace yourself because this Monster Pack is here to crank up the desperation! This expansion pack introduces two new types of threats that will make any prisoner break a sweat: the Light Eaters and the Pathbreakers. Light Eaters are pure, immediate chaos. As soon as you draw one, they activate instantly. If you are walking alone, without anyone nearby to support you, their attack can immediately extinguish your light, leaving you in the dark and turning the tile into a deadly pit. On the other hand, Pathbreakers are a challenge of positioning and awareness. They don't attack right away, but they function like movement-triggered traps. If you move into or out of their line of sight, they trigger, turning everything in a straight line into destruction and pits. It's the kind of thing that turns a safe path into an abyss in seconds. This is a compact expansion that injects an extra dose of tension and unpredictability into your survival. Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want to test if the group can keep the light lit even with monsters that literally alter the map while you're trying not to fall into holes. If you enjoy games where a single movement error can mean game over, this pack is your new best friend (or worst nightmare)!

## FAQ
### Can I play this pack solo?
Absolutely! It works perfectly in solo mode or with up to 5 players.

### Is this a standalone game?
No, it's an expansion/supplement that requires the base game The Night Cage to play.

### What is the difficulty level?
It increases the difficulty by adding elements that can cause sudden death or map changes.

### How long does a game take?
The duration stays within the 40-60 minute range, depending on your survival!

### Do I need extra components?
The pack comes with the new monsters, but you'll need the base game's board and pieces.

### Is it hard to learn?
If you already know the basic rules, just add the new monster abilities without any hassle.