# Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: #6447 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60 min - **Weight**: 3.09 / 5 - **Designers**: John Cadice, John Kovaleski - **Artists**: Jose David Lanza Cebrian, Katie Dillon - **Publishers**: Monster Fight Club, Gearbox Software, LLC - **Categories**: Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Science Fiction, Video Game Theme - **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Multiple Maps, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Semi-Cooperative Game ## Verdict If you're a Borderlands fan who loves cooperative tactical combat with lots of brawling and character progression, this game is right up your alley! Get ready for explosions and loot!Authentic Borderlands experienceTactical and fun combatEngaging character progressionImmersive campaign modeHigh-quality miniaturesCan be repetitive for someDice luck influences outcomesLengthy setup timeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for explosive action and the characteristic chaos of Borderlands, now on your tabletop! In Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery!, you and your friends take on the roles of fearless Vault Hunters, diving into Mister Torgue's insane arena. The goal? To face off against hordes of skags, bandits, and psychos in breathtaking cooperative combat. The game offers the flexibility of one-off battles, packed with 'explosion-splosions' and 'loot-splosions', or an epic campaign where your Vault Hunters evolve between games. Between scenarios, you can visit vending machines to acquire more powerful gear, upgrade your character with unique skill trees, and equip legendary weapons, ensuring you're even more 'BADASS' for the next challenge. But make no mistake, Torgue's arena is not for the faint of heart: the campaign culminates in a brutal confrontation against a Final Boss, a true Murder-Machine that will do everything to turn you into a tasty snack for the skags. Do you and your team have what it takes to emerge victorious and prove you are the 'Ultimate Badasses'? ## FAQ ### How many players can participate in Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery!? The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, which is great for those who want to play solo or gather friends for a cooperative session. ### What is the average duration of a game? A full game usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes. Perfect for a game night that's not too long, but packed with action! ### Is it a complex game to learn? With a BGG weight of 3.09/5, it has a medium complexity. It's not overly difficult, but it has enough depth to keep players engaged and thinking about their strategies. ### Do I need to know the Borderlands universe to play? It's not mandatory, but it definitely helps to immerse yourself in the atmosphere! The game captures the humor and visual style of the franchise well, so fans will feel right at home. New players will still enjoy the action and combat. ### Does the game have replayability? Absolutely! The modular board, different skill trees for the Vault Hunters, variety of enemies, and campaign option ensure that each game is a unique and challenging experience. ### What are the main components of the game? You can expect many detailed miniatures of Vault Hunters and enemies, a modular board to set up the arena, skill and equipment cards, dice for combat, and of course, lots of loot to collect! ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 124.84 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6833028&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/43576/borderlands-mister-torgues-arena-of-badassery?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com