Crafting & Resource Management
Strategies for gathering and using resources effectively. Hello everyone! This is Rafał Pieczyński, author and lead developer of Don’t Starve: The Board Game at Glass Cannon Unplugged. Today, I have a real treat for DIY enthusiasts! ;) There are hundreds of items in Don’t Starve and the variety of different resources is pure insanity! Some
FAQ for Don’t Starve: The Board Game
This is where you will find answers to the most common questions about the game. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask them on our BoardGameGeek forum thread here. How many people can play the game? The game is designed for 1 to 4 players. What language versions will the game be available in? We
Mastering Combat
SUMMARY: Every monster in Don't Starve: The Board Game has distinct characteristics like behavior, speed, toughness, and special abilities, making each encounter unique and challenging. Combat involves comparing the player's weapon-based combat value with the creature's combat value, determining the difficulty and outcome of the encounter, with special abilities adding depth. Defeating monsters provides players with
Venturing through diverse biomes
SUMMARY: Don't Starve: The Board Game recreates the expansive, procedurally generated world of the video game with distinct biomes, each with unique features. The game uses World Layout cards, Map Tiles, and Location cards for exploration and interaction, presenting a compact version of the video game's world. Players can perform various actions through Location cards, with
A look back at the design process
SUMMARY: In 2022, development for the Don't Starve board game commenced after a founder's dream became a reality. Prototyping for the Don't Starve board game evolved through different designs, with Rafał's tile-based approach emerging as the frontrunner by September 2023 and gaining Klei's approval in January 2024. Fine-tuning mechanics and responding to feedback, the team prepares