Head to District 9 in this epic board game!

Published Aug 1 2021 - 7:00pm Updated Apr 15 2024 0 Comments
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Head to District 9 in this epic board game!

District 9: The Board Game is a competitive 2 - 4 player game that lets players relive the sci-fi classic through a whole new perspective. Taking on the role of a faction from the District 9 world, players vie for control of the district and its technological resources by interacting with the local population, iconic characters, and each other. The game unfolds over the 3 days in which the film’s events take place. Players begin by setting up various district tiles to create a dynamic game board. A variety of different-shaped district tiles allow for the board to be unique each play through. Players then set up their starting tile at the edge of the district, simulating where they have strategically chosen to enter. Using orders to move their units around the board, and cards to augment their abilities, players lead their faction in a bid to salvage the biggest stockpile of alien technology. As the competition heats up, the unrest in District 9 escalates. Wikus’ actions during the prawn evictions, and the ensuing man-hunt, drive the stakes higher and higher until the climactic finale: when Wikus dons the prawn mech suit for his heroic last stand. The player who can weather the chaos of battle, and salvage the most alien technology, is declared the winner. The game will take up the average gaming session at between 60 to 240 minutes, so it is best enjoyed as the main focus of the session!

Each copy of the game includes the following:

  • 5 Gameboard Tiles
  • 4 Starting Hexes
  • 1 Dropship Tile
  • 24 Tech tiles
  • 4 Outpost tiles
  • 16 Mech tiles
  • 4 Faction Decks (160 cards)
  • 4 Deployable Ally Decks (32 cards)
  • 24 Starting Boost Cards
  • 24 District Boost Cards
  • 56 Event Cards
  • Wikus Deck (24 cards)
  • 5 Character Profile Cards
  • 4 Vehicle Dashboards
  • 1 Card & Events Tracker
  • 1 Mech profile dashboard
  • 1 Unrest Meter
  • 1 Unrest Reference Card
  • 12 Stat Trackers
  • 4 District Boost deployable Ally rings
  • 36 Faction Minis (9 per faction)
  • 6 District Boost Deployable Ally Minis
  • 2 Wikus Minis
  • 1 Mech Mini
  • 4 Character Minis
  • 30 Prawn Minis
  • 1 Cat Food Pouch

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Article Author Matt Farmer
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Matt is the News Editor at Total Cards, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of TCG's and beyond. He enjoys spending his spare time being a forever DM, he has a vast knowledge of all things Dungeons & Dragons, and has a keen eye for great board games!

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