Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 150 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.7 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game brings the beloved co-op mining game to the tabletop, casting one to four players as dwarf miners, Scout, Engineer, Gunner, and Driller, sent deep beneath a hostile alien planet. Together, players explore modular cave tiles, mine valuable minerals, and fend off swarms of aggressive Glyphid creatures using dice-based combat. Each class brings unique tools and abilities that must be combined to survive and meet the mining quota before time runs out. With scenario-based missions and strong solo support, it faithfully recreates the frantic, cooperative energy of the video game.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team is impressed by how well this adaptation channels the tense, cooperative feeling of always chasing one more objective from the source video game. The class-based variable powers create genuine teamwork, since each dwarf covers different needs during a mission. Its 150-minute playtime and moderate complexity make it a substantial commitment best suited for dedicated co-op fans. Solo players get a nicely supported experience too, which is a welcome bonus for this genre.
What we like
- Faithful, thematic recreation of a beloved cooperative video game.
- Strong class-based variable powers encourage real teamwork.
- Solid solo mode alongside full cooperative play.
- Modular caves keep every mission mechanically fresh.
Keep in mind
- Long playtime and moderate downtime for a co-op game.
- Miniature-heavy components add cost and setup time.
- Dice-based combat can introduce swingy randomness.
Who it's for
Ideal for cooperative game fans and video game crossover enthusiasts (12+), playable solo or in groups up to 4.
