Monster Hunter Board Game: Buying Guide & Expansions

The Monster Hunter franchise has captivated gamers worldwide with its engaging gameplay loop, where players hunt formidable monsters to collect loot, which in turn allows them to upgrade their gear and tackle even more challenging beasts. This compelling cycle is masterfully translated into the tabletop realm with Monster Hunter World: The Board Game. Just like its digital counterpart, the board game offers various expansions and sets, each adding unique elements to enhance your gaming experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the different offerings and find the perfect fit for your tabletop adventures.

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### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game: Ancient Forest

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0See it at Amazon### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Hunter's Arsenal Expansion

0See it at Amazon### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Nergigante Expansion

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0See it at Amazon### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Teostra Expansion

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0See it at GamefoundIf you're eager to dive straight into the details, you can quickly scroll through the items listed here. For a deeper understanding of what each set and expansion brings to the table, continue reading for a thorough breakdown.

Core Boxes

Each core box of Monster Hunter World: The Board Game is designed as a standalone experience, featuring four hunters and four monsters. These boxes can also be combined, allowing for a mix-and-match of characters and monsters across different sets. While most components are unique to each set, there's some overlap, and each box includes additional cards for use when combining with other sets.

Starting with a single core box is recommended for newcomers. As your interest grows, you can expand your collection with smaller expansions or consider purchasing a second core set to enhance your gameplay experience.

Both core sets offer the same high-quality components, including the addictive gameplay loop and impressive monster miniatures that dwarf the hunters, providing a thrilling sense of scale. The choice between them comes down to aesthetic preference or nostalgia tied to 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 a vibrant green and brown game board. 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 are equipped with classic weapons such as 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 players to a rugged badlands environment, featuring a mix of rocky outcrops, desert, and swamp. The monsters here include the armored Barroth, the monstrous swamp-fish Jyuratodus, the bird-like Pukei-Pukei, and the underground behemoth Diablos. The hunters wield more exotic weapons like the Charge Blade, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun, and Insect Glaive.

Retail Expansions

Following the successful Kickstarter campaign, several expansions were made available for pre-order, many of which are still accessible at retail. Notably, the Nergigante expansion is scarce, and Teostra is exclusive to Steamforged Games, available directly from their website.

Expansions like Nergigante, Kushala Daora, and Teostra introduce Elder Dragons, adding new quests and a challenging five-star difficulty level. These expansions also feature larger miniatures, providing an epic boss fight that extends your campaign. However, these expansions are pricey and may be specific to one core set or the other, so consider acquiring a second core box before diving into these.

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 unique weapon, ranging from the traditional Light Bowgun and Long Sword to the more unusual Gunlance, Hammer, Lance, and Hunting Horn. This set is ideal for adding variety to your games, offering six 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 GamesFor those seeking a single formidable dragon, the Nergigante expansion is a great addition. It allows crafting additional weapons for all available characters and features a unique, spiny colossus that grows spikes to impale hunters.

Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion

### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion

0See it at AmazonKushala Daora, a wind dragon, challenges hunters with powerful storms and boasts the largest miniature in the series, with a wingspan over a foot wide. Battling this dragon involves navigating through strong winds and tornado blasts.

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 classic fire dragon, unleashes ranged attacks with fireballs and blasts, making it a formidable foe for any hunter daring to enter its lair.

Exclusive Expansion

Originally available only during the Kickstarter campaign, the Kulu-Ya-Ku expansion is now accessible through the Iceborne Kickstarter. Expect to pay a premium if seeking it second-hand.

Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku Expansion

### Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku

0See it at GamefoundKulu-Ya-Ku is a unique creature capable of picking up objects like rocks to throw at hunters, adding a missile attack and unpredictability to the game. Resembling an ornithomimosaur, it fits well within the Ancient Forest but can be used with either core box.

Upcoming Content

Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game

### Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game

0See it at GamefoundFollowing the success of the original game, Steamforged Games launched a Kickstarter for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. While sharing core mechanics with the original, Iceborne introduces new elements, making it only partially compatible with the earlier sets. The core box, Hoarfrost Reach, includes four monsters and four hunters, with additional expansions like Elder Dragons and a Hunter's Arsenal. Instead of a second core box, Iceborne offers three monster expansions: Absolute Power, Seething Anger, and Overpowering Hunger, along with other campaign-unlocked extras.

Although the Kickstarter campaign has concluded, you can still order items from the Iceborne range via Gamefound, as the game has yet to ship.