Monster Hunter Board Game: Buying Guide & Expansions

The Monster Hunter franchise has captivated gamers worldwide with its engaging gameplay loop, where players battle colossal monsters to gather loot, which in turn, allows them to equip better gear and take on even more formidable foes. This cycle of challenge and reward is perfectly mirrored in the tabletop realm with *Monster Hunter World: The Board Game*. Much like its video game counterpart, the board game comes in various editions, each offering a unique experience. Here's a guide to help you navigate this thrilling tabletop adaptation.

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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 looking for a quick overview, you can scroll through all the items in this article. For a deeper dive into what each box offers, continue reading.

Core Boxes

The core boxes for Monster Hunter World: The Board Game are standalone experiences, each containing four hunters and four monsters. These boxes can be combined, allowing you to mix and match hunters and monsters across sets. While most components are specific to the hunters and monsters in each set, there's some overlap, and each box includes additional cards for combined play.

Starting with a single core box is recommended. If you find yourself hooked, you can then explore the smaller expansions or consider purchasing a second core set. The quality remains consistent across all core sets, with the same engaging gameplay loop and high production values, including impressive monster miniatures that dwarf the hunters. The choice between sets often comes down to aesthetics 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 primeval forest, this box features lush green and brown game boards and dinosaur-inspired monsters. You'll encounter the lizard-like Great Jagras, the furred and scaled Tobi-Kadachi, the tyrannosaur Anjanath, and the dragon Rathalos. The hunters here wield classic weapons like the 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 badlands environment with rocky outcrops, desert, and swamp. The monsters include the armored Barroth, the monstrous Jyuratodus, the bird-like Pukei-Pukei, and the underground Diablos. The hunters in this set use more unique weapons like the Charge Blade, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun, and Insect Glaive.

Retail Expansions

The game's Kickstarter campaign offered several expansions, many of which are still available at retail. However, the Nergigante expansion is scarce, and the Teostra expansion is exclusive to Steamforged Games' website.

Nergigante, Kushala Daora, and Teostra are Elder Dragons, introducing a new monster type with additional quest content and a challenging five-star difficulty level. These expansions come with larger miniatures, enhancing the epic feel of your campaign.

While these expansions add exciting content, they are costly and often specific to one core box or the other. For example, the Kushala Daora expansion includes weapons for hunters from both core sets. If you're looking to expand your game, consider starting with a second core set.

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 to the unusual Hunting Horn. It's the most cost-effective way to add 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 GamesIf you're after a single dragon to enhance your campaign, Nergigante is a great choice. It allows crafting additional weapons for all available characters and features a unique, spike-covered design.

Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion

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

0See it at AmazonKushala Daora is a wind dragon with a massive miniature and challenging mechanics, including battling through storms and tornadoes to reach your target.

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, brings intense ranged attacks and fiery challenges to your campaign.

Exclusive Expansion

Originally exclusive to the game's Kickstarter campaign, the Kulu-Ya-Ku expansion is now available through the Iceborne Kickstarter. It's a unique creature that can use tools and throw rocks, adding unpredictability to your hunts.

Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku Expansion

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

0See it at GamefoundThis expansion introduces a creature resembling an ornithomimosaur, fitting well with the Ancient Forest setting but usable 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 lineup, Steamforged Games launched a Kickstarter for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. This new iteration retains core mechanics but introduces new concepts, making it only partially compatible with the original boxes. The Iceborne content includes one core box, Hoarfrost Reach, with four monsters and four hunters, plus Elder Dragons and a Hunter's Arsenal expansion. Three additional monster expansions, Absolute Power, Seething Anger, and Overpowering Hunger, each featuring four new monsters, are also available. Although the campaign has closed, you can still order items from Gamefound before the game ships.