Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Land of Discord with "Monster Lands," a captivating dice-placement game that brings strategy and excitement to the table. Released in 2018, this competitive game accommodates 1 to 4 players vying for victory by accumulating the highest number of points. The gameplay seamlessly blends resource management, worker placement, and dynamic combat scenarios to deliver an engaging and strategic gaming experience.
At the core of "Monster Lands" lies a set of distinctive dice that players utilize to amass points through various means. From acquiring essential items such as hunting tools, shields, potions, venoms, and mercenaries, to engaging in epic battles against menacing monsters, players must strategically navigate the challenges within and beyond the city walls. As clan leaders, participants are tasked with reclaiming the Land of Discord from the clutches of monsters, all while accumulating fame, trophies, gold, and other valuable resources.
With 11 dice, including 8 of the same color, numerous cards, and a multi-colored playmat representing different regions of the Land of Discord, "Monster Lands" boasts a rich array of components that contribute to its immersive gameplay. The game is designed to be completed in a minimum of 1 hour, up to a maximum of 2 hours, providing an optimal balance of depth and accessibility. Available in multiple versions, including French and Chinese, this board game offers an expansive experience further enhanced by a variety of meticulously crafted expansions, ensuring endless hours of strategic enjoyment.
Monster Lands - Board Game
Protective Packaging
Manufacturer:
Second Gate Games
Item Weight: 4.0 pounds
Item UPC: 8437017407034
Monster Lands is a competitive dice-placement game that combines resource management, worker placement, and fun combat.
You will take on the role of the leader of a small clan of brave warriors, competing to win the crown of the Lands of the Discord. You will visit buildings within the Citadel, the last bastion against the monsters that have overrun the kingdom, and also travel to the outside, the areas surrounding the Citadel, where you will battle monsters and reclaim the lands for the Queen.
At the end of the game, the crown is handed to the clan with most victory points, which are gained by amassing glory, reputation, gold, and trophies from defeating monsters. The most important factor is glory; to gain it you must leave the safety of the Citadel and undertake missions, defeat or capture monsters, and conquer lands.
Your mercenaries provide you with dice, which you will use to take actions using a “worker-placement” mechanic. In the Citadel, your dice allow you to improve your clan, acquiring hunting tools, shields, potions, venoms, mercenaries, and more. The timing of your dice placement and the type of dice you use affects both yourself and other players.
aIn the Outside, your dice become battle tools. You roll them in missions and battles to try and defeat monsters or reconquer the land. If you plan well, you will have many ways to manipulate your dice results and increase your chance of success. You cannot simply hope for lucky rolls to snatch the crown, you will need to carefully manage your resources and do some proper planning to be successful.