In the expansive library of Steamforged Games, you'll discover board game adaptations of some of the most iconic video game franchises, ranging from Monster Hunter to Devil May Cry, Sea of Thieves to Gears of War, and their soon-to-be-released colossal Elden Ring adaptation. However, our focus here is on their thrilling Resident Evil series, which includes Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3.

The journey began with Resident Evil 2 in 2019, followed by Resident Evil 3 in 2021, and culminating with the original Resident Evil in 2023. These games share a common gameplay framework, allowing you and up to three friends to collaboratively navigate through eerie corridors, burning streets, and sinister labs, retelling the narratives of each game. Each title comes packed with meticulously crafted plastic miniatures, bringing to life both the fearsome creatures and the brave survivor heroes you'll control.

Resident Evil: The Board Game

### Resident Evil: The Board Game

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MSRP: $114.99 USD
Players: 1-4 (best with 2)
Play Time: 60-90 minutes (per scenario)
Ages: 14+
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The latest and most polished entry in the trilogy, Resident Evil, refines the mechanics from its predecessors and introduces innovative new features. Players can take on the roles of Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Rebecca Chambers, or Barry Burton as they explore the enigmatic Spencer mansion and its surroundings. This game introduces support characters like Albert Wesker, Enrico Marini, Richard Aiken, and Brad Vickers, who can undertake special missions to gather resources, enhancing the team's capabilities while risking their own safety.

Resident Evil offers a flexible narrative flow, allowing players to explore the mansion's rooms in various sequences, with areas unlocked by items and puzzles. The game utilizes special cards to construct the mansion and other locations, improving setup times and adding dynamic expansion of areas, similar to Betrayal at the House on the Hill.

Even standard zombies pose a greater threat in this game; upon defeating them, their bodies remain on the board until players use a new resource, Kerosene, to burn them. Otherwise, they can reanimate as the more formidable Red Zombies. This is a standout feature among the many enhancements Resident Evil brings to the series, making it the top recommendation for newcomers or those looking to invest in just one game.

Resident Evil Board Game Expansions

Resident Evil: The Bleak Outpost Expansion

### Resident Evil: The Bleak Outpost

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The Bleak Outpost expansion introduces six new scenarios and two formidable bosses, Neptune and Plant-42, taking players to new areas like the Guard House and Aqua Ring. It's an excellent addition for fans of the base game, offering both standalone scenarios and a mini-campaign.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

### Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

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MSRP: $114.99 USD (Steamforge website price)
Players: 1-4 (Best with 2)
Play Time: 60-90 minutes (per scenario)
Ages: 14+
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Resident Evil 2 kicked off Steamforged's Resident Evil board game series, inviting players into the zombie-filled corridors of the Raccoon City police station and the horrors of the Umbrella Corporation. Players can choose from Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Ada Wong, or Robert Kendo to face off against Lickers, Zombie Dogs, and the menacing Birkin across eight scenarios, from the S.T.A.R.S. Office to the Umbrella Laboratory.

While Resident Evil 2 lacks some of the refinements found in later entries, it offers a straightforward campaign with scenarios that flow one into the next. However, the game's tiles can be overly dark, obscuring details, and some editions may not include necessary parts for life and ammo dials. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains engaging, requiring strategic planning to survive intense scenarios.

Resident Evil 2 Board Game Expansions

Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: B-Files Expansion

### Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: B-Files Expansion

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MSRP: $54.99 USD
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The B-Files expansion doubles the number of scenarios available, introduces new items, enemies, and the challenge of escaping Mr. X.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game - Malformations of G B-Files Expansion

### Resident Evil 2: The Board Game - Malformations of G B-Files Expansion

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Designed to complement the B-Files expansion, Malformations of G challenges players to confront Birkin Stage Three before escaping.

Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: Survival Horror Expansion

### Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: Survival Horror Expansion

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The Survival Horror expansion is highly recommended, introducing five new playable characters and revamped versions of base game characters, along with new enemies and a PVP gameplay mode for those seeking a competitive twist.

Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: 4th Survivor Expansion

### Resident Evil 2 The Board Game: 4th Survivor Expansion

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The 4th Survivor expansion adds beloved characters like Hunk and Tofu to the roster, along with new modes such as Extreme Battle, which offers a PVP race to prevent an outbreak. The Tofu miniature alone is a compelling reason to grab this expansion.

Resident Evil 3: The Board Game

### Resident Evil 3: The Board Game

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MSRP: $114.99 USD (Steamforge’s website)
Players: 1-4 (Best with 2)
Play Time: 60-90 minutes (per scenario)
Ages: 14+
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Resident Evil 3 builds upon the foundation laid by Resident Evil 2, refining the game mechanics and introducing a non-linear scenario approach. Players can choose from Jill, Carlos, Mikhail, or Nikolai, each with unique skills to navigate the ravaged Raccoon City while evading the relentless Nemesis.

The game's narrative deck and Danger Tracker mechanics enhance replayability and tension, as players must decide whether to backtrack for resources or push forward. The city's deterioration is reflected in gameplay, with player actions influencing the pace of decay. While the game's components are generally robust, the scenario map's paper quality feels less premium than other elements.

For those interested in a more open-ended campaign experience, Resident Evil 3 is an excellent entry point into the series.

Resident Evil 3 Board Game Expansions

Resident Evil 3: The Last Escape Expansion

### Resident Evil 3: The Last Escape Expansion

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MSRP: $44.99
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The Last Escape expansion introduces new playable characters and advanced versions of the base game's cast, along with new monsters like Brain Suckers, Giant Spiders, and crows. It also includes new rules, cards, and a permadeath variant to test players' survival skills.

Resident Evil 3 The Board Game: City of Ruin Expansion

### Resident Evil 3 The Board Game: City of Ruin Expansion

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MSRP: $69.99
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City of Ruin adds nine new scenarios, taking players to locations like the City Hospital, City Park, and Dead Factory. New enemies and bosses, including the Stage 3 Nemesis, await, alongside new weapons and items to aid in your survival.