Instructions Monster in My Pocket

Objective of the Game

The objective of "Monster in My Pocket" is to collect and defeat monsters in order to score points, with the player having the most points at the end being declared the winner.

Game Components

• A game board representing different districts.
• Monster cards representing various monsters, each with a different point value.
• Player cards offering different player abilities or bonuses.
• Dice that are used to influence decisions and battles.
• Scoring tokens to keep track of each player's score.

Setup

1. Each player selects a game piece and places it on the starting square of the board.
2. Shuffle the monster cards and distribute them evenly across the districts on the board.
3. Each player draws a specific number of player cards at the start (number varies depending on the number of players).
4. Set up the scorekeeping area and any additional cards.

Gameplay

The game is played in rounds, with each round consisting of the following phases:

1. Movement Phase: Each player rolls once and moves their piece according to the number on the dice. Players can choose whether or not to enter a district containing a monster.

2. Confrontation Phase: If a player lands in a district with a monster, they decide whether to attack it. The battle outcome is determined by rolling dice:

3. Both the player and the monster roll a die.
4. The points on the monster card and the die result are summed.
5. If the player achieves a higher score, they defeat the monster and claim the card.

6. On a tie or a lower result, the monster remains, and the player may try again in the next round.

7. Special Phases

8. Player Card Usage: Players can use their collected player cards to alter their dice rolls or trigger special effects.
9. Scoring: Once all players have completed their moves, they add up the values of all collected monster cards to their score.

Winning the Game

The game ends when all monsters are defeated or a preset number of rounds is reached. The player with the highest score wins.

Strategic Tips

• Planning Routes: Efficient route planning is key to reaching the maximum number of monsters in fewer moves.
• Choosing Battles: Not every monster can be defeated right away; it might be wise to target weaker monsters first.
• Effective Use of Player Cards: Cards can be game-changers during critical moments, so timing their use is crucial.

Enjoy playing "Monster in My Pocket" and collecting all the monsters!