S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter

Awaken Realms, Delta Vision Publishing, GSC Game World · Board game · 2025
1–4 Solo 120–180 min
9.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 20.74
9.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a fan of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and enjoy cooperative games with monsters and narrative, this expansion is a fantastic addition!

Highlights
  • Challenging new monsters
  • Enigmatic legendary character
  • Expands existing campaign
  • Intense cooperative experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Translation might be needed
  • Complexity increases
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to face the Zone in a whole new way with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter! This expansion introduces a brand-new character to the game's universe, shrouded in legends and rumors. They say he's a lone wolf, capable of taking down the Zone's most dangerous mutants with his bare hands, a true monster hunter who emerged after the Brain Scorcher was turned off. Does he possess superhuman abilities, or is he just another myth? Few claim to have spoken with him, and even fewer have heard anything in return. He's an enigmatic figure who might just appear right beside you!

The 'Picking Bones' expansion (referencing the Portuguese title), which seems to be the inspiration for this content, adds three new gigantic threats and thrilling missions to your board. Imagine having to dodge the rolling balls of pain from Radobaan, resist the paralyzing strikes of Great Girros, or protect your eyes from the dazzling attacks of Tzitzi-Ya-Ku. The game challenges you to deal with these creatures, requiring cooperative strategies and plenty of dice rolling to overcome the dangers.

Featuring dice rolling mechanics, narrative choices, and a campaign system, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter promises an immersive and challenging experience. The need for extensive translation in some versions suggests that narrative is a key pillar, and the presence of multiple maps might indicate more complex exploration of the Zone. If you enjoy cooperative games with sci-fi, horror themes, and plenty of monster-fighting action, this expansion is a must-have!

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1–4 players
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Game details

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Country: Ukraine Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Gamefound Theme: Chernobyl Theme: Post-Apocalyptic
Publisher Awaken Realms, Delta Vision Publishing, GSC Game World, Ігромаг
Designer Paweł Samborski
Artist Ewa Labak, Jakub Dzikowski, Pamela Łuniewska, Patryk Jędraszek, Paweł Samborski, Piotr Orleański

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game to use all the new content.
How many players can participate in this expansion?
Just like the base game, the expansion supports 1 to 4 players, maintaining the cooperative or solo experience.
Does the game become much harder with this expansion?
The expansion adds new monsters and challenges, which tend to increase the overall difficulty. Be prepared to face bigger threats!
Does the expansion introduce new mechanics or just more content?
It focuses on adding new characters, monsters, and missions, expanding on the existing mechanics of the base game, such as dice rolling and narrative choices.
Is there a lot of reading involved?
Yes, the expansion, like the base game, has a strong narrative component with paragraph choices, which requires significant reading. Some versions might need translation.
Is it worth it for fans of monster-fighting games?
If you enjoy the idea of facing dangerous creatures in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting, with elements of horror and cooperation, this expansion is made for you!