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Beast: The Great Hunt

Studio Midhall, Bumble3ee Interactive, Don't Panic Games · Board game · 2025
1–2 Solo — Weight 3.0/5
— rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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7.5 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy the tension and strategy of "Beast," this expansion with a new monster and hunter injects fresh excitement into the hunt!

Highlights
  • New monster with unique mechanics
  • Relentless and strategic hunter
  • Multiple paths and endings
  • Expands base game replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game "Beast"
  • High language dependency
  • Mini-expansion, adds specific content
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for the ultimate hunt in "Beast: The Great Hunt," an electrifying expansion that plunges you headfirst into the "Beast" universe! This time, the challenge is to face the Feathered King, a creature that starts as a fragile, powerless being but evolves into a terrifying threat. He has a special knack for summoning minions and stealing hunters' resources, turning humans into his devoted "dreamers" who ultimately serve as sacrifices for his dark schemes. But fear not, for the hunt has a new heroine: Esmeria, Captain of the Great Hunt! This fearless hunter is relentless in her pursuit, capable of tracking an unlimited number of trails to catch her prey. And with her "Black Star" upgrade, she can even act before the Beast begins its turn, turning the tide in favor of the hunters. "The Great Hunt" also introduces a new type of Contract, opening up novel paths to victory with multiple objectives and endings, ensuring every game is a unique experience full of twists and turns. If you already enjoy "Beast," this expansion is a must-have for new strategies and challenges!

Best player count

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1–2 players
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Expansion for Base-game

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Publisher Studio Midhall, Bumble3ee Interactive, Don't Panic Games, GaGa Games, Galakta, Geekach LLC, Reflexshop, TLAMA games
Designer Aron Midhall, Assar Pettersson, Elon Midhall
Artist Aron Midhall

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game "Beast" to play "The Great Hunt"?
Yes, absolutely! "The Great Hunt" is an expansion, so you need to own the base game "Beast" to enjoy all the new content.
What are the main new features in this expansion?
The expansion introduces a new monster, the Feathered King, focused on summoning creatures and stealing resources, along with the new hunter Esmeria, who excels at tracking. It also adds a new type of Contract with multiple possible endings.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
The difficulty can vary depending on your strategy and how the Feathered King develops. He has growth potential that can be surprising, but Esmeria also offers new ways to counter.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game "Beast." Refer to the base game rules for the exact number of supported players.
Is the text in the game important for playing?
Yes, Ludopedia indicates an extensive language dependency. It's recommended that all players understand the game's language or have translations available.
Does this expansion add many hours of gameplay?
As an expansion focused on a new monster and hunter, it adds more variety and replayability, especially with the multiple Contract endings, but it doesn't necessarily drastically increase the length of each individual game.
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