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Boktor: Shadow of the Forest
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Boktor
2026
Rules assistance for Boktor
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 45–75 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
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Boktor is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ludovic Adam and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Boktor is a cooperative adventure game for 1 to 6 players, blending dungeon-crawling, tactical combat, and character progression in a world where elemental chaos threatens to consume everything. Each game is a self-contained mission in which players take on the role of legendary heroes sent to explore a dynamically generated dungeon. Their goal: survive waves of enemies, gather powerful abilities, and confront the final Tyrant before the Vortex obliterates the land. Highlights: Fast setup and streamlined rules for quick access to the action. Unique hero boards with energy and health tracking. Modular dungeons with endless replayability. Cooperative gameplay with evolving challenges and decisions. Epic Boss fights that require real teamwork. Every choice matters: will you rush toward the Tyrant to stop the Vortex, or take your time gathering strength at the risk of being too late? Easy to learn, hard to master, Boktor is ideal for families and core gamers alike who seek tactical tension and epic moments in under 60 minutes. —description from the publisher
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- Fox Troll Games
Questions and answers
Boktor supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Boktor is 45–75 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Boktor for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Boktor has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Boktor belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Boktor are: Ludovic Adam. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Boktor as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.