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Rules assistance for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter is an expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Paweł Samborski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Many regard the Monster Hunter with disbelief, thinking that he is just one more legend of the Zone, one of those lone wolves that do not serve anyone and do not bow to anyone. Some say that he took care of all the monsters that appeared when the Brain Scorcher was turned off. Others say he has superhuman abilities and that he can take down some of the most dangerous mutants with his hands down. Those who have seen him in action - or at least claim they have - swear that he is a force to be reckoned with. Surprisingly, there are few who say they have actually talked to him, and fewer still have heard any answer. It is kinda weird to figure out that he is real and standing right next to you, isn't it? This expansion adds a new character to the game.
Editions
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster HunterenAwaken Realms2024
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Le Jeu de Plateau: Monster HunterfrAwaken Realms, GSC Game World2026
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: A társasjáték – SzörnyvadászDelta Vision Publishing2026
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster HunterdeAwaken Realms2025
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster HunteresAwaken Realms2025
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster HunterukAwaken Realms, Ігромаг
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Delta Vision Publishing
- Ігромаг
- Awaken Realms
- GSC Game World
Questions and answers
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter is 120–180 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter for ages 14 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.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter are: Paweł Samborski. 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game: Monster Hunter as an expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.