DOOM: The Board Game

Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Asterion Press · Board game · 2016
2–5 · best 5 120–180 min Weight 3.0/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're a DOOM fan and enjoy a tactical one-vs-many combat game with miniatures and lots of action, this one will keep you glued to the table!

Highlights
  • Intense tactical combat
  • Immersive DOOM theme
  • Quality miniatures
  • Varied modular board
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • One player can feel overwhelmed
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to descend into hell with DOOM: The Board Game! If you crave the adrenaline rush of classic video games and aren't afraid to face hordes of demons, this game is for you. Here, one player takes on the role of the Invader, controlling legions of infernal creatures, while up to four friends team up as Space Marines on a cooperative mission to survive and achieve objectives. The setting is pure science fiction with a touch of horror, and the action unfolds on a modular board that changes with each playthrough, ensuring no two missions are alike. Combat is tactical, featuring custom dice rolls and hand management of cards that dictate your actions. You'll explore dark facilities, restore power, or perhaps venture straight into the gates of hell, all while the demons try to annihilate you. With detailed miniatures of both marines and monsters, the game promises total immersion in the battle for humanity. It includes two campaigns, Black Bishop and Exodus, each with six missions, leading you through an epic and challenging experience. This game demands communication and teamwork for the marines, and cunning and aggression for the Invader. If you enjoy the idea of an epic one-vs-many confrontation, packed with action and a groundbreaking theme, DOOM: The Board Game is a sure bet for intense game nights.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–5 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 REC
5 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: One versus Many Video Game Theme: Doom
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Asterion Press, Bethesda Softworks, LLC, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World
Designer Jonathan Ying
Artist Ben Zweifel, Zoe Robinson

Community

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5,356owners
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156want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How long does a game of DOOM: The Board Game take?
Prepare for a long session! Games can take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the number of players and the mission's complexity.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players. One player takes on the role of the Invader (controlling the demons), and the other 1 to 4 players form the Marine team.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is almost 3/5, indicating moderate complexity. The basic rules are accessible, but mastering the tactics and strategies takes time.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency. A good understanding of English or using translations is highly recommended to fully enjoy it.
Does it come with many miniatures?
Absolutely! The game includes 37 detailed plastic miniatures, representing the Marines and a variety of demons to bring the battle to life.
Is it a cooperative game?
It's an asymmetric game: the Marines play cooperatively against each other, while one player plays against them as the Invader. So, yes, there's cooperation on one side!
Is it worth it for someone who has never played the DOOM video game?
Totally! Even without knowing the video game, you can enjoy the intense action, the sci-fi/horror theme, and the tactical challenge the game offers.

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