Inspired by the legendary tales of horror, myth and folklore by Mike Mignola, Hellboy: The Board Game is a fully cooperative experience for 1 to 4 players. You become a member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defence (BPRD), ready to investigate occult threats that threaten our very existence. You will explore gothic locations, hunt down clues, discover artefacts, fight horrific creatures and face off against terrifying bosses. Designed by James M. Hewitt and Sophie Williams, Hellboy: The Board Game features an innovative Case Files system to run each mission for you. Each of the missions in the core game begins by reading a BPRD Case File. This will set the scene for the investigation ahead and give hints about what threats you may encounter. The contents of each Case File are top secret, so the first time you play you'll have no idea what you're about to face While the Case File system runs the game, the Deck of Doom is guaranteed to mess with your best laid plans. Each turn, you must draw a card from the ominous Deck of Doom. Each card may spawns new minions, advance the Impending Doom track or target specific agents. SCARY MYSTERY GAME: Become a member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and investigate occult threats that threaten our very existence. Explore gothic locations, hunt down clues, discover artifacts, fight horrific creatures and face off against terrifying bosses CRACK THE CASE: Start the mission by reading a BPRD Case File that sets the scene for the investigation ahead and gives hints about what threats you may encounter. The contents of each Case File are top secret, so the first time you play you'll have no idea what you're about to face DECK OF DOOM: While the Case File system runs the game, the Deck of Doom is guaranteed to mess with your best laid plans. Each turn, you must draw a card from the ominous Deck of Doom. Each card may spawns new minions, advance the Impending Doom track or target specific agents.HIGHLY DETAILED MINIATURES: This core set includes 25 plastic miniatures that allow for play right from the box These miniatures can also be painted and modeled in vivid full color creations.NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This cooperative board game is designed for 1 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and up. Average playtime is approximately 1 hour.