Quick winning principles
- Defeat monsters in activation order—last activated is easiest to isolate.
- Chain item deliveries: pick up 2 items per trip when possible.
- Terror: stay below 5; each monster defeat reduces terror.
- Perk timing: use perks on delivery turns, not movement turns.
Ideal strategy
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Monster activation order: identify which monster activates last; defeat it first while others are dormant.
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Item delivery chains: plan route that picks up 2+ items before delivery—single-item trips waste actions.
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Terror management: terror 5+ triggers loss; defeat one monster to drop terror before pushing to 5.
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Perk optimization: Advanced Actions perk on delivery turn (2 deliveries); Extra Move on multi-item pickup turn.
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Monster-specific tactics: Creature can't enter buildings—lure to open areas; Invisible Man reveals on item pickup.
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Endgame: when 2 monsters remain, focus items for final monster—ignore terror if delivery path is clear.