Steamforged Games undertook the challenge of transforming the video game Helldivers 2 into a board game by emphasizing cooperative gameplay and player interaction. Rather than replicating the shooter mechanics directly, they designed a tile-based exploration game that captures the spirit of the original while allowing players to experience individual character dynamics. Designers Derek Funkhouser and Nick Yu prioritized the fun and communication aspects found in the original Helldivers game to shape their board game experience, proving that innovative adaptations can breathe new life into popular franchises.
"We wanted to see what can we make in the tabletop space that feels like Helldivers 2, but isn't Helldivers 2," Yu said in an interview with Polygon.
"The final result is a tile-based exploration game, with players moving around freely from point to point and pulling new encounters from a deck of cards."
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