Valheim: The Board Game Funding Exceeds Expectations
Valheim is known for its immersive crafting survival gameplay, especially when playing with friends in the Viking afterlife. Now, fans can experience the excitement of the digital world in a tangible form with Valheim: The Board Game. The crowdfunding campaign for this adaptation recently launched on Gamefound and has already surpassed expectations, reaching 300% of its funding goal.
Unique Gameplay Experience
In an interview with developer Ole Steiness, he revealed that Valheim: The Board Game is meticulously designed to replicate the thrill of playing the original game with a group of friends on a server. Each two-hour session allows players to evolve their characters and homesteads, just like in the digital version.
According to Steiness, “You have to develop yourself and your home to be able to take on this challenge. You’re going to explore the map, which is going to be tiles on the board, and you’ll have events going on and creatures showing up to challenge you. As you fight your way through it, you gather resources so you and your friends can build up, make a cool character, a cool home, until you take on the big boss fight at the end of the game.”
Diverse Gameplay Options
The 18-minute trailer from Mood Publishing showcases a group of Viking players banding together to defeat Bonemass, highlighting the cooperative gameplay elements of Valheim: The Board Game. Additionally, solo players can enjoy a dedicated mode for a single-player experience.
Exclusive Add-Ons for Backers
The crowdfunding campaign is set to continue until Oct. 21, with the estimated release date of the board game being October 2025. Backers have the opportunity to pledge for exclusive extras, such as a dice set, a game mat, and a deluxe dice tower. The Collector’s Edition offers these bonus items along with a premium gold-foil box featuring holographic cards, adding a touch of luxury to the gameplay experience.