Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.2 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game is a fully cooperative miniatures game that adapts the story of the original Metal Gear Solid video game. Players take on the roles of Solid Snake, Meryl Silverburgh, Otacon, and Gray Fox, sneaking past guards and completing objectives across a multi-scenario campaign. A dynamic AI system controls enemy behavior, ensuring that stealth missions can be approached, and can unfold, in multiple different ways each time. Detailed miniatures and mission variety bring the stealth-action video game license faithfully to the tabletop.
Hobbli's Notes
This is a strong, faithful licensed adaptation that captures the tension of sneaking rather than fighting, which is a refreshing change from typical dungeon-crawler co-ops. It's a meatier commitment, so it's best saved for a group ready to dig into a full campaign.
What we like
- Faithful stealth-focused adaptation of the beloved video game.
- Dynamic AI system keeps missions unpredictable across replays.
- Detailed miniatures and strong campaign structure.
- Solid solo mode alongside full cooperative play.
Keep in mind
- High complexity and long 90-minute sessions require real commitment.
- Campaign format means investment is needed across multiple sessions.
- Licensed theme may hold less appeal for non-fans of the video game.
Who it's for
Best for fans of the Metal Gear Solid series and stealth-focused co-op gamers aged 14 and up, playing solo or with up to 4 players.
