Berserk’s Upcoming Board Game Shatters Kickstarter Funding Goal in Record Time

The worlds of anime and tabletop gaming have never been closer, and few collaborations have made a bigger impact than that Berserk’s most recent one, titled Berserk: The Board Game. Inspired by Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy masterpiece, this ambitious tabletop adaptation has shattered crowdfunding expectations, proving that Berserk’s legacy transcends mediums. Its success reflects not just nostalgia, but the enduring love for Miura’s brutal, beautiful universe.

Launching on Gamefound, Berserk: The Board Game has already pulled in over €2 million (roughly $2,328,560 USD) from nearly 6,000 backers, reaching its funding goal in 10 minutes and 22 seconds, which is a record-breaking feat for an anime-inspired board game. This massive outpouring of support shows just how deeply fans crave immersive ways to experience Miura’s world beyond the page or screen, according to IGN. It is not just another adaptation; it is a milestone in anime’s growing influence on gaming culture.

A Blood-Soaked Berserk Triumph in Tabletop History

Berserk: The Board Game invites one to five players to step into the boots of Guts and his allies, battling monstrous Apostles and demonic hordes. Featuring 120+ detailed miniatures, the game captures the grotesque beauty of Miura’s artwork with astonishing precision. For fans who love painting figures, these models are practically collector’s items on their own.

The game’s campaign mode unfolds across 11 acts set during the Millennium Falcon arc, offering a faithful recreation of some of Berserk’s most iconic storylines. Players can also expand their adventures with the Black Swordsman expansion, customizing encounters, party compositions, and enemy types. This flexibility turns each playthrough into a uniquely brutal journey through Miura’s hellish world.

What truly sets this project apart is its authenticity. Every card, miniature, and environment is steeped in the manga’s signature tone that is visceral, tragic, and unrelenting. Few board games achieve this level of narrative and aesthetic fidelity, and none tied to an anime have ever reached such monumental financial and fan-driven success.

Why This Berserk Game Found Record Will Likely Never Be Broken

Anime-based board games are far from new, but none have come close to it Berserk’s scale or community enthusiasm. Monolith Board Games, the studio behind the project, previously found success with Conan and Batman-themed titles, yet Berserk has easily eclipsed them. It is proof that the anime’s raw emotion and complex worldbuilding resonate far beyond traditional fandom circles.

Part of the appeal lies in Monolith’s approach. The team did not simply paste anime art onto a standard dice game; they crafted a system that embodies Berserk’s relentless combat and tragic storytelling. It is both a love letter to Miura’s work and a masterclass in adaptation, which is something no other anime tabletop project has managed to replicate at this scale.

Even with a steep price tag of €200 (roughly $233 USD) for the core set and up to €335 (roughly $390 USD) for the full edition, backers are flocking to support it. StretchPay options and late pledges ensure accessibility, but the sheer willingness of fans to invest this heavily underscores how special Berserk is. In both scope and devotion, no anime board game is likely to surpass this historic one Berserk achievement.