Bloodborne: The Board Game — Price & soundtrack

CMON Global Limited, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing · Board game · 2021
8.1 Ludopedia 7.7 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–75 min Weight 3.1/5
Buy · from US$ 89.09
8.1 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Perfect for Soulsborne fans and those who love cooperative tactical challenges with a heavy atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Strategic combat without excessive luck
  • Immersive and visceral gothic atmosphere
  • High-quality miniatures and components
  • Engaging campaign progression
Keep in mind
  • Steep initial learning curve
  • High reliance on reading texts
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare yourself to enter Yharnam, a city once revered for its miraculous healing techniques, now decaying under the weight of a terrible plague that turns its citizens into bloodthirsty beasts. In Bloodborne: The Board Game, you and your friends take on the role of Hunters in a cooperative and visceral journey to uncover the source of this madness and contain the threat before the Blood Moon dominates everything.

This game isn't for those seeking easy luck. Forget total reliance on dice; here, combat is card-driven, meaning your victory depends on your strategy, hand management, and how you react to enemy behavior. Each Hunter wields the iconic 'Trick Weapons,' which can change form and function, requiring you to adapt your tactics in real-time to exploit the monsters' weaknesses.

The experience is structured as a campaign, featuring a modular board that recreates the oppressive atmosphere of the videogame. Death is omnipresent and part of the learning curve: when you fall, you awaken in the Hunter's Dream to try again. But beware! The world doesn't wait for you. Upon returning, you may find old enemies respawned and the time pressure increasing as the Blood Moon rises in the sky.

With a strong focus on narrative and choices that impact the story's direction, the game transports the feeling of challenge and mystery from the original work to the tabletop. If you enjoy facing colossal bosses, managing resources under pressure, and diving into a gothic horror setting, the hunt is open. Just remember the warning: fear the old blood, for it is both the cure and the curse.

Expansions

Published additional content

9 items

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

12 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 BEST
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Creatures: Monsters Creatures: Werewolves Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Campaign Games Medical: Diseases Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Boss Battle Video Game Theme: Bloodborne
Publisher CMON Global Limited, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing, Funforge, Galápagos Jogos, Lavka Games, MTS Games, Portal Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, LLC, Tabletop KZ
Designer Eric M. Lang, Michael Shinall
Artist Adrian Prado, Aragorn Marks, Arnaud Boudoiron, Edgar Ramos, Henning Ludvigsen, Mathieu Harlaut, Mike McVey

Community

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9,974owners
2,259wishlist
155want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is the game very difficult?
Yes, it follows the videogame's philosophy: death is common and serves as a learning tool. It requires strategy and adaptation.
Do I need to know the videogame to play?
It helps with immersion, but the campaign introduces the story. However, the gothic horror theme is the heart of the game.
Can I play it solo?
Yes, the game has solitaire rules, allowing you to face the hunt alone.
How long does each session last?
Games usually last between 45 and 75 minutes, depending on the scenario's complexity.
Is combat based on luck?
Very little. The card system prioritizes decision-making and hand management over dice luck.
Are the miniatures good?
Yes, the game is known for detailed miniatures that accurately represent the beasts and hunters.

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