DOOM: Arena Board Game Kickstarter Ends, Goals Met
Doom has enjoyed a huge resurgence in recent years, with the 2016 reboot bringing new players to a franchise that first launched in 1993. But the series never really went away.
Two movies have been released, although neither film was very good. There have also been novels and a one-shot comic set in the Doom universe. Fantasy Flight Games released Doom Board Game variants in 2004 and 2016, with the latter performing especially well with reviewers. 2020 also saw a Dungeons & Dragons module based on the game and created by the DnD playing geeks, Critical Role.
Kickstarter Project
It’s fair to say that Doom games tend to be better received than Doom movies, and Modiphius, who have gained a reputation for making good tabletop RPGs and mini games out of existing franchises, will be hoping this continues to ring true.
The company, which also brought us adaptations of Star Trek, Mass Effect, and even a Terry Pratchett’s Discworld TTRPG, has just completed a Kickstarter campaign for the DOOM: Arena Board Game.
The campaign was completed successfully, raising £267,148 of its £100,000 target. The campaign is now in the Late Pledges stage until it goes into the Pledge Management stage, which is expected to happen in late summer 2026.
The game looks intriguing. Or, more accurately, the games look intriguing. Because there are two versions.
The base game is designed for 2-4 players, and it comes in two variants. Die-hard fans of the original can enjoy DOOM (1993) while fans of the reboots might want to opt for DOOM: The Dark Ages.
In Doom (1993), the artwork is 8-bit retro styled, although the minis are still high quality. DOOM: The Dark Ages has up-to-date graphics, as well as modern weapons and features.
Both games use the same basic gameplay mechanics and rules, but there are differences in characters, weapons, and a few unique rules for each.
Pledges And Schedule
The standard pledge, priced at £55, includes mostly standees with a couple of hero minis. If you want the full mini experience, the Premium Edition costs £70, and you can buy both editions in full miniature glory for £140. Additionally, all-in packages are also available with exclusive figures, dice, and a really nice-looking folding dice tray. In terms of the expected schedule, the game is now being written and designed with manufacturing set to start in June and shipping in August. Full physical fulfilment is slated for completion in October 2026, although you should expect some slippage from these timescales, as has become typical with crowdfunding campaigns.
