The Monster Hunter franchise has captivated gamers worldwide with its compelling gameplay loop: battle fearsome monsters, collect valuable loot, and upgrade your gear to take on even more challenging beasts. This engaging cycle is perfectly adapted into the tabletop realm with Monster Hunter World: The Board Game. Just as diverse as the video game series, the board game offers a range of sets and expansions to suit every fan's taste. Here's how to navigate this thrilling tabletop adaptation.
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### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game: Ancient Forest
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### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Wildspire Waste
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### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Hunter's Arsenal Expansion
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### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Nergigante Expansion
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### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion
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### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Teostra Expansion
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### Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku
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### Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game
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Core Boxes
Each core box of Monster Hunter World: The Board Game is a standalone experience, featuring four hunters and four monsters. These boxes can be combined, allowing you to mix and match characters and monsters from different sets. While most components are unique to each box, some items are shared across sets, and additional cards are included for combined play.
Starting with a single core box is recommended for newcomers. If you find yourself drawn deeper into the game, consider adding smaller expansions before investing in a second core set. Both core sets offer the same high-quality gameplay and components, including stunning monster miniatures that dwarf the hunters, enhancing the game's immersive feel. Choose the set that resonates most with you, perhaps based on aesthetic appeal or nostalgia from the video game series.
Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Ancient Forest
### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game: Ancient Forest
0See it at AmazonSet in a lush, primeval forest, this box features vibrant green and brown game boards. The monsters, inspired by dinosaurs and tropical creatures, include the lizard-like Great Jagras, the furred and scaled Tobi-Kadachi, the fearsome Anjanath, and the majestic dragon Rathalos. Hunters in this set wield classic weapons: Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, and Bow.
Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Wildspire Waste
### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Wildspire Waste
0See it at AmazonThis set transports you to a rugged badlands setting, featuring a mix of rocky outcrops, desert, and swamp. The monsters you'll face include the armored Barroth, the monstrous swamp-fish Jyuratodus, the bird-like Pukei-Pukei, and the underground behemoth Diablos. Hunters here use more exotic weapons: Charge Blade, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun, and Insect Glaive.
Retail Expansions
Alongside the core boxes, several expansions were available for pre-order during the game's Kickstarter campaign, with most still available at retail. Note that the Nergigante expansion is rare, and the Teostra expansion is exclusive to Steamforged Games.
Nergigante, Kushala Daora, and Teostra are Elder Dragons, adding new, tougher quests and a higher difficulty level to your game. These expansions also include larger miniatures, offering an ultimate boss challenge to extend your campaign.
While these expansions are tempting, they are costly and some features are specific to one core box or the other. For example, the Kushala Daora expansion includes special crafting weapons for hunters from both core sets. Thus, acquiring the second core box might be the best way to enhance your game before diving into these expansions.
Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Hunter's Arsenal Expansion
### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Hunter's Arsenal Expansion
0See it at AmazonThis expansion introduces six new hunters, each named after their weapon, ranging from the traditional Light Bowgun and Long Sword to the unique Gunlance and Hunting Horn. It's an excellent way to add variety to your gameplay with new upgrade paths. However, to fully utilize all six hunters, you'll need both core sets.
Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Nergigante Expansion
### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Nergigante Expansion
0See it at Steamforged GamesIf you're looking to add a single dragon to your campaign, Nergigante is an excellent choice. It allows you to craft new weapons for all existing characters, and its unique spiny design adds an intriguing challenge to your hunts.
Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion
### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion
0See it at AmazonKushala Daora, the wind dragon, challenges hunters with powerful storms and boasts the largest miniature in the series, with a foot-wide wingspan. Facing this behemoth involves navigating through strong winds and tornado blasts, making it a formidable opponent.
Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Teostra Expansion
### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Teostra Expansion
0(SFG Exclusive)See it at Steamforged GamesTeostra, the iconic fire dragon, unleashes ranged attacks with blasts and fireballs, making it a thrilling and dangerous adversary to face in its fiery lair.
Exclusive Expansion
Originally exclusive to the game's Kickstarter campaign, the Kulu-Ya-Ku expansion is now available through the more recent Kickstarter for the Iceborne boxes. Be prepared to pay a premium for second-hand copies.
Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku Expansion
### Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku
0See it at GamefoundThis unique creature uses its claws to manipulate objects, like throwing rocks at hunters. Its unpredictable nature and missile attacks add a dynamic challenge to your hunts, fitting well within the Ancient Forest but compatible with both core boxes.
Upcoming Content
Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game
### Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game
0See it at GamefoundBuilding on the success of the original game, Steamforged Games launched a Kickstarter for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. While it shares core mechanics with the original, it introduces new concepts and is only partially compatible with the previous boxes. You can transfer monsters and hunters between sets for arena games, but not for campaigns.
The Iceborne content features a single core box, Hoarfrost Reach, with four new monsters and four hunters. Additional Elder Dragons and a Hunter's Arsenal expansion are available, alongside three monster expansions: Absolute Power, Seething Anger, and Overpowering Hunger, each adding four new monsters. Although the Kickstarter campaign has concluded, you can still order from Gamefound as the game has yet to ship.
