Hellboy has a new release, and it’s not a comic book. Mantic Games has put on sale Hellboy: The Advent Calendar GameAn advent calendar with 24 numbered doors that, when opened one per day, reveals the pieces needed to assemble a board game Complete for 2 to 4 players before Christmas.
Hellboy debuted in comics in 1993 and has since appeared in film, animation, and several tabletop role-playing games, including GURPS Hellboy, BPRD, and Hellboy: The Roleplaying Game. Now he’s changing formats with a seasonal offering that’s meant to be enjoyed slowly, door-to-door.
How the Hellboy board game works
The game is based on the classic Snakes and Ladders game, but with a twist. Players climb floor by floor in a mysterious building, competing to be the first to reach the top. Dice determine how far each figure advances, but the climb is fraught with challenges.
Frog Monsters appear throughout the building, and each player decides whether to fight them or find a way to evade them. Giant tentacles can knock a character back several floors and halt their progress, while other BPRD agents offer support, and shortcuts allow for quick recovery.
The final section culminates in a confrontation with Rasputin. For those seeking a greater challenge, there is a variant that requires defeating all the Frog Monsters instead of avoiding them.
What lies behind the 24 doors
The box includes plastic miniatures of Hellboy, Liz Sherman, Abe Sapien, Johann Kraus, and the villain Grigori Rasputin. It also includes cardboard figures of Frog Monster, custom dice, and a playmat illustrated with comic book-inspired artwork.
Each door holds a different component, so the contents are revealed gradually. No one sees the complete game until all 24 doors have been opened.
Price, recommended age and where to buy it
Mantic Games lists it at £35, a figure the company itself puts at around $45 before shipping and taxes. It’s recommended for ages 10 and up and features simple rules so someone who’s never played a board game before can jump right in for their first round.
The calendar is sold through Mantic’s online store. There is no information about its availability in other stores or editions in other languages, and no release date has been confirmed beyond the holiday season.
For fans of the character, the appeal lies in the product’s dual nature: it’s collectible merchandise and, at the same time, a short game with a Christmas horror story feel. Anyone wanting to have it ready for December will have to open their doors early.
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