- BGG rating
- 7.9
Expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G
2018
Rules assistance for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G
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- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
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Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G is an expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game released in 2018 for 1–4 players and 30–90 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
About the game
The 'Malformations of G' expansion contains two highly detailed models for the extra mutations of Dr William Birkin, along with rules and behavior cards for each of these boss models. Also included are updated scenarios and tiles for the core game, allowing players to encounter these deadly enemies as part of their games —description (mostly)from the publisher Although originally planned to have 4 of Birkins' forms, It was later split in to 2 boxes. This box contains Birkin stage 2 & 4 which appear in the core or A-File story
Publishers
- Steamforged Games Ltd.
Questions and answers
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G is 30–90 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 catalogue lists Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Malformations of G as an expansion for Resident Evil 2: 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.