S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Duty & Freedom Faction Pack

Awaken Realms, Albi, Fox in the Box · Board game · 2025
1–4 Solo 120–180 min
rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're already a fan of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and want more of that tense, choice-filled atmosphere, this pack is for you! It deepens immersion with new factions and missions.

Highlights
  • More factions and miniatures
  • Campaign with new missions
  • Tactical and narrative expansion
  • Detailed thematic components
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Moderate language dependency
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
If you're into the dark and dangerous vibe of the Zone, get ready! The Duty & Freedom Faction Pack arrives to supercharge your S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game experience. This expansion isn't just a small bundle of new stuff; it's an invitation to choose your side: join the order of Duty or fight for freedom with the Freedom faction. And to make everything more immersive, it comes with 4 detailed miniatures for each faction, each in distinct colors and with patches that make it easy to identify who's who on the battlefield. What else is good? A new Campaign awaits you, with three brand-new missions that can be played separately or slotted into the main campaign. To increase the challenge, there are 8 new Enemy cards to give you a headache. And if the atmosphere is already tense, wait for the 75 Environment cards (divided into 3 packs per mission) that will throw you into unpredictable weather and environmental situations. To ensure you don't fall behind, the pack also brings 18 brand-new Weapon cards and 24 Armor cards to keep your stalker sharp and protected. It's time to dive headfirst into this universe and feel the tension rise with every play!
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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Country: Ukraine Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Gamefound Theme: Chernobyl Theme: Post-Apocalyptic
Publisher Awaken Realms, Albi, Fox in the Box, GSC Game World, Ігромаг
Designer Paweł Samborski
Artist Ewa Labak, Filip Tomaszewski, Jakub Dzikowski, Jan Truchanowicz, Konrad Sulżycki, Marcin Mortka, Michał Oracz, Pamela Łuniewska, Patryk Jędraszek, Paweł Samborski, Piotr Orleański, Tomasz Zawadzki, Wojciech Zieliński
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game to play this expansion?
Absolutely! The Duty & Freedom Faction Pack is an expansion, so you need the base game to use all this new content.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which can be played by 1 to 4 people. The solo mode, in particular, becomes even more interesting!
What exactly does this expansion add to the game?
It adds 8 miniatures (4 Duty, 4 Freedom), a campaign book with 3 new missions, new Enemy, Weapon, Armor, and Environment cards, expanding the tactical and narrative options.
Does the expansion add new game mechanics?
It expands existing mechanics, focusing on new narrative choices, combat, and exploration through the new missions and cards, but it doesn't introduce entirely new mechanics.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion introduces new enemies and environmental challenges that tend to increase the difficulty and unpredictability of the games, requiring more strategy.
Do I need to translate anything to play?
The base game and the expansion may have language dependency, especially on the cards and campaign book. It's recommended to have access to translations or be comfortable with English.