
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,690
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game
- 1–3 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes
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Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes is an expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ole Steiness and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
New biomes and enemies have been revealed in the deepest caves of Hoxxes IV. Shoot, mine, rock and stone your way through the following new biomes: Hollow Bough, Hoxxes IV's strangest biological oddity, this biome appears to be the inside of a massive hollow tree, invested eith vines. Crystaline Caverns, one of the most beautiful sights on Hoxxes IV, unfortunately the silicate crystals are basically worthless. Sandblasted Corridors, one of Hoxxes IV dryest regions, dominated by windblasted tunnels that will send you flying if you arent carefull. Dense Biozone, A subterranean rainforest, full of writhing carnivorous plant life. Be careful miners. But beware, these new biomes also bring new threats, including the following enemies: Dreadnaught Twins (Arbalest & Lacerator); Septic Spreader; Huuli Hoarder; Nayaka Trawler; Barrage Infector. And some new enemies never seen before: Pod Spawner; Mist Sprayer.
Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes supports 1–4 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 Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes is 60–150 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 Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes for ages 12 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.
Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes belongs to these categories: Dice, Video Game Theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, 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 Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes are: Ole Steiness. 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 Deep Rock Galactic: Horrors of Hoxxes as an expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.