The Thing: The Boardgame
1–8 players • ages 14+ • Andrea Crespi • 2022
- Designer
- Andrea Crespi
- Publisher
- Hobby World
- First published
- 2022
- Players
- 1–8 players
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- Social deduction game
How it plays
The Thing: The Boardgame plays 1–8 players and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
The Thing: The Boardgame, published by Hobby World in 2022, serves as an official adaptation of John Carpenter’s 1982 cult classic film of the same name. Developed within the context of a modern resurgence in horror-themed tabletop gaming, the project sought to translate the film’s central themes of paranoia, social deduction, and isolation into a cohesive mechanical experience. The game challenges players to navigate the Antarctic research station, managing resources while attempting to identify the alien entity disguised among them.
Designed by Andrea Crespi, the game features a distinct aesthetic that balances functional utility with atmospheric tension. Crespi aimed to replicate the film’s claustrophobic atmosphere by integrating a 'hidden traitor' mechanic that forces players to constantly question their teammates' loyalty. Upon its release, the title was generally well-received by fans of the horror genre, noted particularly for how its core mechanics mirror the suspicion and uncertainty that define the source material’s narrative.
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About The Thing: The Boardgame
The Thing: The Boardgame is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–8 players • ages 14+ • Andrea Crespi • 2022. It's filed under social deduction game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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The Thing: The Boardgame is a board game for 1–8 players, filed under social deduction game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is The Thing: The Boardgame for?
The Thing: The Boardgame is built for 1–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is The Thing: The Boardgame for?
The Thing: The Boardgame lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed The Thing: The Boardgame?
The Thing: The Boardgame was designed by Andrea Crespi. It's published by Hobby World. The catalog gives its publication year as 2022.
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