Hellboy: The Board Game – Box Full of Evil

Mantic Games · Board game · 2019
8.8 Ludopedia 8.1 BGG 1–4 Solo — Weight 4.0/5
Buy
8.8 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Hellboy fan looking for more action? This exclusive Kickstarter box brings everything you need to expand your adventures with new enemies and epic missions!

Highlights
  • Exclusive Kickstarter content
  • Full expansions included
  • More enemies and heroes
  • Supercharged cooperative adventure
Keep in mind
  • Requires Hellboy base game
  • Crowdfunding exclusive
Rules manual not indexed yet Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.

About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're already into the base Hellboy game and craving more supernatural action, the 'Box Full of Evil' is your call to arms! This Kickstarter-exclusive box packs the 'Hellboy in Mexico' and 'Darkness Calls' expansions, plunging you into new and dangerous missions. But it doesn't stop there: it also includes extra enemy miniatures like Vladimir Giurescu, floating heads, and the horrors Oni and Igor Bromhead, each ready to give you a headache. It's your chance to supercharge your adventures with more challenges and iconic characters from the Hellboy universe. Get ready to roll those dice, utilize the unique abilities of your B.P.R.D. agents, and move across the modular board, facing sinister creatures and uncovering dark mysteries. The cooperative experience remains strong, requiring you to work as a team to overcome obstacles and threats that emerge each turn. It's the complete package for those who aren't content with the basics and want to expand the Hellboy universe on their table with more content and high-quality components. If you're a fan of the horned demon and want more stories to tell, this expansion is a feast, adding depth and variety to your gaming sessions.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 OK
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

Soundtrack

Ambience suggested by Melodice

Loading playlist...

Where to Buy

Prices monitored daily

Finding best prices...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.

Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Comics: Hellboy Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Superheroes
Publisher Mantic Games
Artist Jose David Lanza Cebrian, Mike Mignola

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

1,425owners
71wishlist
31want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is this an expansion? Do I need the base game?
Yes, the 'Box Full of Evil' is an expansion and requires the base game of Hellboy: The Board Game to be played.
What exactly comes in this box?
It includes the 'Hellboy in Mexico' and 'Darkness Calls' expansions, plus extra enemy miniatures like Vladimir Giurescu, floating heads, Oni, and Igor Bromhead, along with their respective cards.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 4 players, maintaining the cooperative experience.
The base game is already complex, does this expansion significantly increase the difficulty?
The complexity remains similar to the base game, but with new challenges and enemies, the difficulty might feel a bit higher depending on the chosen missions.
Is this box easy to find nowadays?
As it's a Kickstarter exclusive item, it can be hard to find in regular stores. You'll usually need to look in the secondary market or among collector communities.
Is translation of the cards necessary?
Yes, the base game and its expansions have language dependency. Using translated sheets or cards is recommended for a better experience.