From Screen to Tabletop: Games for Video Gamers — Wayland Games Blog

Apr 10

Apr 10 From Screen to Tabletop: Games for Video Gamers

The 'Gaming Community' has come leaps and bounds over the years. As a gamer myself, I know our community is growing at such a fast pace, putting each type of gamer into a smaller category. Although we are united, video gamers looking to transition into the world of tabletop games often have no idea where to start. I've found many would love the opportunity to expand into another area of our forever growing industry but also don't know how to make the jump.

There are so many relevant products in the tabletop gaming world that we can connect to as video gamers! These products make the transition easier, giving the comfort-ability without the feeling of being lost, and keep us connected to our favourite games and characters, just on a different platform. There is a world of games outside of the constructs of a console, ready to be discovered and loved by video gamers.

Talisman: Disney Kingdom Hearts

A satisfying risk and reward game with fun and family characters and a clear familiar objective.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 2-6 Players

Playing time: 60-90 minutes

Suggested age: 11+

A beautiful board game experience inspired by Kingdom Hearts 1 video game that was originally released on PlayStation 2, a game bursting with nostalgia for Square Enix fans worldwide. Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition features the much-loved characters present in the game, memorable locations, and exactly what the Kingdom Hearts fan seeks: adventure.

Unlike the PlayStation game, this board game is designed for 2-6 players. You start the game by transporting players to the iconic world - Destiny Islands, which has been attacked and overrun by Kingdom Hearts 1’s defining enemy - The Heartless. The aim of the game is for players to travel through three different rings — The Realm Between, The Realm of Light, and The End of the World – picking up Strength and Magic - with help from Donald and Goofy, of course! - to eventually seal the Door to Darkness and keep The Heartless at bay from consuming the other worlds across the board.

REASONS TO BUY

High replay-ability factor
Direct player interaction
The more players, the more fun!

Fallout: The Board Game

An adventure questing game that stimulates the feel of its franchise on the tabletop.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 1-4 Players

Playing time: 60-90 minutes

Suggested age: 11+

The hit video game series by Bethesda Softworks, Fallout has proven an extremely popular dystopian game for video gamers across the globe. In the Fallout: The Board Game, one to four players will start their journey at the edge of an undiscovered landscape. You begin at the edge of an undiscovered landscape with one primary objective: to survive. Staying alive, however, is just the beginning...

Players must explore the hidden map, fight ferocious enemies and build the skills of their survivor as they attempt to complete challenging quests and balance the feuding factions within the game. To win the game, players must collect influence, thereby securing their spot in a society struggling to thrive in a world forever changed. The Wasteland is awaiting you.

REASONS TO BUY

Strong Narrative and Story
Exudes the ‘Fallout’ theme and franchise
Simple and Linear - not too complex!

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

Let chance take control. Throw the dice and engage with the board to take down enemies, bosses and creatures with your favourite Resident Evil characters.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 1-4 Players

Playing time: 90-120 minutes

Suggested age: 14+

Resident Evil 2 - The Board Game is a cooperative game (although you can play it solo), where you must work together to achieve escape. You will play as some of the most iconic characters from the franchise such as Leon, Claire and Tofu to battle against the legendary enemies, including the evil and blood-thirsty lickers.

Travel from the Police Station to the Underground Laboratory and recreate scenarios from the hit video game made by CAPCOM. If you are a fan of the series, and especially if you have replayed the HD Remake recently, find familiarity by walking the path of an already iconic game - you and your teammates will determine your escape from Raccoon City!

REASONS TO BUY

Great experience - especially in Campaign Mode
Fantastic transposition from Video Game to Board Game
Requires careful planning and strategy

Ni No Kuni II: The Board Game

Make smart choices and wish for luck to be on your side. Work cooperatively to build your kingdom and overcome darkness.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 1-4 Players

Playing time: 30-45 minutes

Suggested age: 14+

Go on quests, slay and conquer over monsters and grow your kingdom before the forces of evil overtake you, in Ni no Kuni: II: The Board Game. Being fun and cooperative, this board game will take you on a journey and adventure with your chosen fellowship (4 players maximum), to build your kingdom and overcome evil.

If you were a fan of this hit franchise with a controller, this board game really brings life to the game of Ni No Kuni II, involving you more in the world. Take reign and control of your actions on the tabletop.

REASONS TO BUY

Fun and co-operative
Fairly quick play-through time
Good starter game for new board gamers

Bloodborne: The Card Game

Manage risk as a group. Upgrade and tactically propel yourself through the horrors present in Yharnam.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 3-5 Players

Playing time: 30-45 minutes

Suggested age: 14+

Bloodborne: The Card Game allows characters to battle it out with monsters big and small, that reside in the ever-changing tombs and catacombs of the fallen city of Yharnam.

Take turns where one monster chosen at random attacks players and they are then forced to fight back as a team. They pull a card from their hand simultaneously to attempt to kill the monster - cooperatively. However, monsters do not stay dormant: they fight back. Players will need to hold back on quick game-play and think tactically about how they want to tackle each beast accordingly!

True to the brutality of the PlayStation 4 game of Bloodborne, players are able to fight enemies for as long as they choose. However, if this character dies in battle, their progress will be lost. If you are going to play Bloodborne, you play in the true style of any Bloodborne/Dark Souls veteran: Brutally.

REASONS TO BUY

Fun, but intense
Simple and engaging
True and dark to the Bloodborne universe

Not sure you’re ready for something entirely new?

Fortnite Monopoly

Build on the familiar game-play of Monopoly with different features that tie closely in with the epic Fortnite franchise.

SPECIFICATIONS

Players: 2-7 Players

Playing time: 120+ minutes

Suggested age: 13+

Just in case you don’t want to stray too far from classic tabletop games but want to obtain the interest of both video games and tabletop games combined. Fortnite Monopoly is something that would be sure to ignite interest in any Fortnite Fan.

Build walls, pick up health packs and damage your opponents. This is a little different to building houses in monopoly, however, the concept of monopolising areas on the board is still present. Pass Go and unleash the Storm - but be careful - avoid this and you will lose your HP. Just like it stands in the video game - the last person standing in this battle royale - is the true winner.

REASONS TO BUY