Monster Hunter: The Board Game Buying Guide and Expansions

The Monster Hunter franchise has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide with its compelling gameplay loop—battle fearsome monsters, collect loot, and upgrade your gear to take on even greater challenges. This thrilling cycle seamlessly translates to the tabletop with Monster Hunter World: The Board Game. Just like its video game counterpart, the board game comes in various editions, each offering unique experiences. Here's your guide to navigating this exciting world of tabletop gaming.

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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

0See it at Steamforged Games### Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion

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

0See it at Steamforged Games### Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku

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0See it at GamefoundIf you're eager to dive right into the products, you can browse through all the items featured in this article. For a deeper understanding of what each box offers, continue reading for detailed insights.

Core Boxes

Each core box of Monster Hunter World: The Board Game is a complete, standalone experience, featuring four unique hunters and four distinct monsters. These boxes can be combined, allowing you to mix and match hunters and monsters across different sets. While most components are unique to each set, there's some overlap, including extra cards used when combining sets.

Starting with a single core box is advisable for newcomers. If you find yourself hooked, consider adding smaller expansions before investing in a second core set, especially if you're passionate about expanding your collection.

The quality across core sets is consistent, boasting the same engaging rules, addictive gameplay loop, and impressive production values, including towering monster miniatures that dwarf the hunters. However, each set offers a unique aesthetic, so choose the one that resonates with you, perhaps influenced by your favorite moments from the video game series.

Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Ancient Forest

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

0See it at AmazonThis set transports you to a primeval forest, with lush green and brown game boards. The monsters, inspired by dinosaurs and tropical creatures, include the lizard-like Great Jagras, the furred and scaled Tobi-Kadachi, the fearsome tyrannosaur Anjanath, and the majestic dragon Rathalos. Hunters equipped with classic weapons like the Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, and Bow are ready to challenge these beasts.

Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Wildspire Waste

### Monster Hunter World: The Board Game - Wildspire Waste

0See it at AmazonSet in a rugged badlands environment with rocky outcrops, deserts, and swamps, this box features unique monsters like the heavily-armored Barroth, the monstrous swamp-fish Jyurados, the bird-like Pukei-Pukei, and the underground behemoth Diablos. Hunters in this set wield more exotic weapons such as the Charge Blade, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun, and Insect Glaive, adding variety to your hunting strategies.

Retail Expansions

Following the Kickstarter success, several expansions became available for pre-order and many are still accessible at retail. However, the Nergigante and Teostra expansions are rarer, with Teostra exclusive to Steamforged Games.

Nergigante, Kushala Daora, and Teostra are Elder Dragons, introducing tougher challenges with a new five-star difficulty level and larger miniatures. These expansions extend your campaign and offer new crafting options, though they often require specific core sets for full compatibility.

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 and Long Sword to the unique Gunlance, Hammer, Lance, and Hunting Horn. This set significantly enhances gameplay variety by offering new upgrade paths and additional hunters, although full utilization requires 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 looking to add a single dragon to your campaign, the Nergigante Expansion is a great choice. It allows for crafting new weapons for all existing characters, including those from the core sets and the Hunter’s Arsenal. Nergigante, with its unique spiny design, adds a thrilling challenge to your hunts.

Monster Hunter World The Board Game: Kushala Daora Expansion

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

0See it at AmazonKushala Daora, the wind dragon, brings fierce storms and a massive miniature with a foot-wide wingspan to your battles. Facing this dragon involves navigating through powerful winds and tornadoes, making for an intense and strategic fight.

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 fire attacks, making it a formidable foe. This expansion is exclusive to Steamforged Games, adding an iconic challenge to your collection.

Exclusive Expansion

Originally exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign, the Kulu-Ya-Ku Expansion is now available through a more recent campaign for the Iceborne boxes. It's a unique addition that can enhance your existing gameplay.

Monster Hunter World - Kulu-Ya-Ku Expansion

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

0See it at GamefoundThis expansion introduces Kulu-Ya-Ku, a creature capable of using tools like rocks to attack hunters, adding unpredictability to your battles. Its design, reminiscent of an ornithomimosaur, fits perfectly into the Ancient Forest setting 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 GamefoundBuilding on the success of the original series, Steamforged Games launched a Kickstarter for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. While it retains core mechanics, it introduces new elements and is partially compatible with the original sets. The Iceborne content includes the Hoarfrost Reach core box, Elder Dragons, a Hunter’s Arsenal expansion, and three monster expansions: Absolute Power, Seething Anger, and Overpowering Hunger. Although the campaign has ended, you can still order these items via Gamefound as they have not yet shipped.