7.9
rating
Ludopedia
7.0
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy the Warhammer 40,000 universe and want a fast-paced, tense cooperative game, whether solo or with friends, Death Angel is a sure bet!
Highlights
- Intense and fast cooperative
- Strong Warhammer 40k theme
- Great for solo and group
Keep in mind
- Dice luck can be frustrating
- High language dependency
- Can be quite difficult
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
Brace yourself for a desperate mission into the dark reaches of space! In Space Hulk: Death Angel, you and your friends (or just yourself!) embody the elite Space Marines, humanity's last line of defense against bloodthirsty Genestealer hordes. The premise is straightforward: board an infested ship, fight your way through dangerous corridors, and annihilate the aliens before they finish you. Each player controls a pair of Marines with unique abilities, and together you must secretly plan your actions each round. Will you support your allies, relentlessly attack the monsters, or move to a more advantageous position? The order in which actions are resolved is crucial, and coordination is key to survival. Dice with icons add a touch of luck (or bad luck!) to the battle, and event cards can bring even more challenges. The game is fast-paced, tense, and with each new location revealed, the pressure mounts. It's a cooperative game that shines through its intensity and the feeling of always being on the brink, fighting against overwhelming odds. Perfect for fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe seeking a challenging and engaging cooperative experience, playable either in a group or during a tense solo session.
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
-
Space Hulk: Death Angel Full Turn Example (Part 2)
-
Death Angel Play-through Series
-
Space Hulk: Death Angel Continuing Play (Part 3)
-
Space Hulk Death Angel the Card Game - How to Play Solo
-
How to play Space Hulk: Death Angel
-
How to play Space Hulk: Death Angel solo
-
Space Hulk Death Angel Storage Solution
-
Death Angel tutorial
-
Space Hulk Death Angel - The Card Game - Intro and setup
-
Space Hulk: Death Angel | Game Overview
-
Space Hulk Death Angel - The Card Game - Rules and Playthrough
-
Gaming Out Of Suitcases: Space Hulk Death Angel
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
BEST
2
REC
3
REC
4
REC
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Edge Entertainment, Fantasiapelit, Galakta, Games Workshop Ltd., Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Smart Ltd, Stupor Mundi, Wargames Club Publishing
Designer
Corey Konieczka
Artist
Brad Rigney, Daniel Xiao, Héctor Ortiz, John Gravato, Kevin Chin, Matt Bradbury, Nick Ingeneri, Silver Saaremäel, Víctor Pérez Corbella, Zach Graves
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
24,218owners
1,761wishlist
273want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime?
A game of Space Hulk: Death Angel typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and luck with the dice.
How many players can participate?
The game is very flexible! You can play it solo, which is great for practice or when you don't have company, or with up to 6 players.
Is the game very complicated to learn?
No, the learning curve is quite smooth. The basic rules are quick to grasp, allowing you to jump right into the tense action of the game.
Do I need to read English to play?
Yes, the game has a considerable language dependency. All action cards, events, and locations have text that needs to be understood to play correctly.
Is this game for Warhammer 40,000 fans?
Absolutely! The Warhammer 40,000 universe theme is very well represented, from the Space Marines to the dreaded Genestealers. If you're a fan, you'll feel right at home.
Is the game harder in a group or solo?
The difficulty can vary. In a group, coordination is essential and communication can save the team, but there can also be more mistakes. Solo, the responsibility is all yours, which increases the tension.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme