The Maligno shapeshifting monster is a terrifying creature from Philippine folklore. It is said to be able to shapeshift into any form it desires, but it most commonly takes the form of a beautiful woman or a handsome man. The maligno is said to be able to lure its victims in with its beauty and charm, before revealing its true form and attacking.
Concepts from the Philippine folklore have been considered in Maligno Trip board game. The luring/beauty concept was ruled out to focus on the trip. As complicated game mechanism would interfere if luring/beauty was introduced.
There are many different stories about the maligno shapeshifting monster. One popular story tells of a man who was walking home from a party late at night. He saw a beautiful woman standing on the side of the road, and he stopped to talk to her. The woman was very friendly, and the man was immediately smitten.
Deception and bluffing is key in Maligno Trip. Maligno will used everything to conceal their true identity.