The question if Doom can become a board game has been answered. At least, there’s no financial barrier anymore. The Kickstarter from Modiphus Entertanment was launched on October 28 and has already mowed down its initial goal, prompting the reveal of the stretch goals.
How does Doom “run” as a board game? Well, the gameplay isn’t exactly the same. It’s been adapted into a PvP miniatures board game for two to four players. One player takes control of the DOOM Slayer and up to three other players control the demons he’s here to hunt. It’s less like the single-player campaign and more like an asymmetrical multiplayer deathmatch. Check out a sneak peek of the rulebook by downloading this PDF.
“DOOM: Arena Board Game offers strategic depth through engaging, brutal gameplay,” says Modiphus. “Like heavy metal chess, it’s simple to learn, yet hard to master, with each piece commanding a unique style of movement and attack that demands clever tactical positioning to achieve victory.”
There are two different versions of the game offered: Classic and The Dark Ages. Both play the same, but Classic will contain packaging and miniatures in line with the original 1993 Doom while The Dark Ages will use creatures and designs from the most recent game. “The gameplay is just as authentic: every move risky, every Execution savage, every weapon devastating.”
A full list of stretch goals was revealed the moment the Doom board game hit its target. The first few are material upgrades to existing parts of the game…glossier cards on more durable stock, for example. True expansions to the game, like extra figures, are at goals high enough for the numbers to still be secret.
You can get both Doom Classic and The Dark Ages with a $158 pledge. It’s possible to buy the Dark Ages set separately for $60, but the Classic is only separate in an expanded edition with extra figures for $165. Everything Modiphus has to offer is in the “All In” tier for $434. The campaign ends November 21 and the game ships in a year.
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