Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game

MOOD Publishing · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 4 Solo 60–150 min Weight 2.7/5
8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
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8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you dig the vibe of the original Deep Rock Galactic or love a good cooperative game with a space theme and monster combat, this one will win you over!

Highlights
  • Fun and thematic co-op
  • Space dwarves with unique powers
  • Exciting exploration and combat
  • Miniatures bring the game to life
Keep in mind
  • Can have a bit of dice luck
  • Requires good team communication
  • Intermediate complexity for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to mine and blast your way through Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game! Grab your helmet and head to space with this official adaptation of the acclaimed video game. Here, you and up to three friends take on the roles of super-equipped space dwarves: the agile Scout, the brilliant Engineer, the brute Gunner, and the relentless Driller. The mission? Dive deep into a hostile alien planet, collect precious minerals, and, of course, survive the furious attacks of the fearsome native insectoids, the Glyphids. They're not too fond of the idea of invaders in their caves, so expect some frantic combat!

You'll have to work as a team, utilize each dwarf's unique abilities, and plan every move carefully. The modular board expands as you explore, revealing new passages and dangers. Dice rolls determine the success of your actions, whether it's drilling through rocks for riches or firing at the swarms of monsters that emerge. The objective is clear: meet the mineral quota demanded by the corporation and escape before it's too late. But beware, line of sight is crucial for targeting enemies, and resource management can be the difference between success and becoming alien chow. This game offers an intense cooperative experience, perfect for those who enjoy a good challenge and an action-packed, humorous sci-fi theme. If you're a fan of the original game or love cooperative games with miniatures and plenty of strategy, this intergalactic adventure is for you!

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1–4 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Creatures: Dwarves & Gnomes Creatures: Monsters Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Theme: Mining
Publisher MOOD Publishing
Designer Ole Steiness
Artist Jacob Møller, Jonas Springborg, Rasmus Berggreen

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players. It works great with a group, but also features a solo mode for those who want to mine alone.
How long does a game session last?
Games can vary quite a bit, generally lasting between 60 and 150 minutes, depending on the mission and the group's experience.
Is the game very difficult?
It's considered to have an intermediate complexity (2.67/5 on BGG), meaning the rules aren't super complex, but it requires strategy and teamwork to overcome the challenges.
Do I need to know the video game to play?
It's not required! While knowing the video game helps get you into the mood, the board game's rules and story are self-explanatory.
What comes in the box?
Expect to find many miniatures of dwarves and monsters, components to build the modular board, dice, cards, and everything else for your space adventure.
It's a cooperative game, right? Do you all win or lose together?
Exactly! The game is fully cooperative. You work as a team to complete the mission objectives. If one fails, everyone might end up failing together.

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