Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree

Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree is an expansion that brings a dark new threat to the already terrifying world of Kingdom Death. The Lonely Tree is not just a tree, but a carnivorous entity that seduces and devours everything around it. With its twisted branches, it emits a mesmerizing presence that lures the unwary closer, seducing them with twisted visions of their own desires. On approaching, the victims not only become easy prey, but plunge into a state of delirious dreams, while the tree's roots silently creep up to consume their essences. The Lonely Tree's grotesque branches come to life with each meal, swelling with the flesh of its prey and transforming into bizarre fruits that glow with a strange luminescence. These fruits, the result of assimilating the essence of their victims, promise inexplicable powers, but come with dangerous risks. Dealing with them requires attention, as the volatile nature of these pieces can trigger the tree's defense, making it even more malevolent. This expansion offers new challenges and rewards, deepening the experience of survival and strategy in Kingdom Death: Monster.

Age 17 + 60 min 1 to 4 players

Artists: Lokman Lam; Jon Troy Nickel

Designers: Adam Poots;

Date: 2016

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Mechanics: Scenario / Mission / Campaign, Cooperative, Narrative Choice, Movement in Grids, Data Scrolling, RPG

Topics: Adult, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror/Terror

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree

In Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree, the Lonely Tree Encounter begins when you place it on the board during the Lantern Year Events.

To get started, choose survivors with good evasion stats and effective weapons. Give priority to ranged combat to avoid the poison exhaled by the tree.

During the activation phase, the tree will have unique movements. Watch out for Toxic Resin Tokens that can cause permanent damage. Keep your survivors moving to avoid poison buildup.

The Lone Tree has a distinctive combat system, based on inflicting states and damage over time. Aim your attacks at the roots and avoid staying under the canopy for too long.

Use your team's knowledge and equipment cards strategically to maximize the damage infused and minimize risks. Take advantage of the terrain and try to protect yourself by staying behind natural obstacles when possible.

Main objective

In Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree, the main objective is to face the Lonely Tree monster, a giant creature that represents a complex and strategic challenge within the game's universe. Players must cooperate to defeat the Lonely Tree, collect resources and use these resources to improve their settlements and equipment, essentially ensuring the group's survival while unraveling the history and mysteries behind this particular monster and exploring the unique game mechanics associated with it.

Tips for playing Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree:

  • Be prepared for any permanent loss of equipment when you face the Lonely Tree.
  • Concentrate on causing regular injuries to prevent the tree from strengthening its roots.
  • Bring long-range weapons to minimize the risk of nearby acid attacks.
  • Avoid attacking when the Lonely Tree's defenses are increased by the acid mist.
  • Use weapons that can deal multiple hits to maximize damage before the tree enters its most powerful phases.
  • Consider strategies that prioritize the long-term survival of the colony, even if they require temporary sacrifices at this meeting.
  • Staying mobile can help avoid the most devastating effects of root attack.

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Mechanics of Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree

  • Cooperative: The players in Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree work as a team to face the challenge presented by the Lonely Tree creature. Each player controls a survivor, and together they must coordinate their actions to maximize their chances of success. Collaboration is crucial, as each character has unique abilities that complement those of the others, allowing for more effective strategies.
  • Rolling dice: The action resolution system uses dice to determine the success or failure of players' attempts. Rolls are used in combat, events and other critical game decisions. Modifiers from equipment or skills can influence results, making it important to manage resources and prepare characters.
  • RPG: The game incorporates typical RPG elements, where characters evolve and grow throughout the campaign. Players gain experience, develop attributes and skills, and customize their survivors through strategic choices, equipment and immersive stories. This progression is essential for facing ever greater challenges.
  • Scenario / Mission / Campaign: Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree is played as part of a larger campaign, where events are connected and influence the state of the world and the characters. Missions are followed by narratives and confrontations, and the decisions made can have lasting consequences, impacting future sessions.
  • Narrative Choice: Players often face decisions that have narrative and mechanical impacts on the game. These choices can affect the development of characters, the evolution of the village, and the behavior of the Lonely Tree. They add an element of personalized storytelling, allowing each group to live a unique experience.
  • Movement in Grids: Combat encounters take place on a board divided into grids, where strategic positioning is crucial. Players must consider range, lines of sight, obstacles and monster tactics to overcome challenges. Each move must be planned to maximize the group's offensive and defensive efficiency.

Game components Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree

See all the items in the game below Kingdom Death: Monster - Lonely Tree:

  • Lone Tree
  • Resource Stone
  • Event Cards
  • Monster figurines
  • Equipment cards
  • Terrain pieces
  • Progress Markers
  • Character Players
  • Combat data

Additional Information

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