Don't Starve: The Board Game – Cave Calamities
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,492
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Don't Starve: The Board Game
2027
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
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Don't Starve: The Board Game is a board game released in 2027 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Rafał Pieczyński and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
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Don't Starve: The Board Game – Character Pack #1
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
Don't Starve: The Board Game – Character Pack #2
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
Don't Starve: The Board Game – Constant Curiosities
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
Don't Starve: The Board Game – Lands Uncharted
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
Don't Starve: The Board Game – Muscle Madness
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
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Don't Starve: The Board Game – Reign of Giants
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2027
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About the game
Based on the video game series, Don't Starve: The Board Game transports players into the unrelenting, randomly generated nightmare world of the Constant, a distant and ominous realm in which magic and science intertwine in ways better left unspoken. Pitched against the elements and a grim bestiary of monsters, the players assume the roles of iconic characters from the series, having to work closely together and use their wits to outsmart fate, strive for subsistence, and simply stay alive. With its mechanisms highlighting player choice, dynamic combat, crafting, and open-world exploration in night and day conditions, Don't Starve: The Board Game features unexplored levels of immersion, with its visual design fully embracing the unique, whimsical art style long cherished by fans of the series.
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Questions and answers
Don't Starve: The Board Game 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 Don't Starve: The Board Game is 60–90 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 Don't Starve: The Board Game for ages 13 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.
Don't Starve: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Don't Starve: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Fighting, Video Game Theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 Don't Starve: The Board Game are: Rafał Pieczyński. 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 Don't Starve: The Board Game 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.