Back from the sooty plains

Overall Theoretical Thoughts on Strategy:

Aggressive Disruption: Focus on volcanoes (especially with Lateral Eruption or Magma Bomb if it proves effective), Pack Critters, and Cooperative Critters (against non-cooperative opponents) to actively remove opponents and seize territory.

Expansionist Engine: Prioritise Bountiful Resources, Crafty Critters, and Flying Critters. Aim to create and utilise volcanic soil for rapid expansion and control multiple biome types for resource generation. Island summoning would also fit here.

Pay Sacrifice to the Bonus Boss: Exalted Sacrifices, Frugal Ritual, and churn out sacrifices for points. Target a few key areas to gain the tallest biome and largest biome bonuses.

Defensive/Economic Build: Herding Critters for bonus resources/points, Lava Diversion, and Volcanic Migration to protect assets, while steadily building a wide and connected board presence for biome edge scoring.

Why should I give your game a go?

• Strong Thematic Integration: The volcanic theme is woven through all the mechanics in a way that feels natural and exciting.

• High Player Interaction: This isn’t a multiplayer solitaire game. Players are constantly affecting each other.

• Dynamic Board State: The evolving landscape through lava and new islands keeps the game fresh.

• Strategic Depth & Replayability: The Volcanic Power tech tree is a huge asset here, offering many paths to explore.

• Unique Feel: The combination of tile-stacking, area control, resource management, and the dramatic volcano/lava mechanics gives it a distinct identity.