A dangerous alien, capable of taking any form, has been released from its hibernation after millennia. The researchers of Outpost 31, isolated in Antarctica, are the only ones who can stop the creature. The future of humanity is in their hands... The Thing - The Board Game, an intense game experience for 1-8 players based on the 1982 cult movie directed by John Carpenter, is coming soon. Successfully funded on Kickstarter, the English retail edition of the game is expected do release in February 2022, following the KS fulfillment, and a new section dedicated to it is now online on our website.
The Thing - The Board Game, the board game inspired by the 1982 cult movie.
The Thing - The Board Game is a ‘hidden role’ game played over a series of rounds, mixing different mechanics and an engaging characters depth to bring to the tabletop a tense, cinematic experience. The base rules are geared toward games with 4 to 8 players, but the game can be played in less than 4 people using the 1-3 players rules included in the box. The base gam will release alongside the expansion Norwegian Outpost, that throws players in the events of the 2011 movie that happened at Thule Station, the Norwegian station where it all began, and three acccessories: Human, Alien and Norwegian Miniatures Sets.
Designed by Andrea Crespi and Giuseppe Cicero, and created and produced by Pendragon Game Studio, the game has its English edition published and distributed by Ares Games. For more information and images, visit the The Thing - The Board Game section.
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