STALKER features high-quality miniatures and premium components that take players into the unforgiving and harsh 'Zone'. The mechanics have been carefully designed to give players a sense of tension and danger as they take on the game's challenges. It will please hardcore players, while remaining accessible to those just starting their journey into the world of story-driven board games. The story is based on the campfire stories of STALKER, and these stories will shape the missions. The board game is a "zone crawler" and is suitable for 1 to 4 players. The STALKER Core Box also contains all the stretch goals and the Zone Survival mode.