In Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game, players become dwarf miners in space, taking on roles like the Scout, Engineer, Gunner, and Driller. They must collaborate to mine precious minerals on a hostile planet, battling insectoid predators called Glyphids. The goal is to meet the company’s mineral quota before becoming Glyphid dinner. Players move around the board, rolling dice to fight monsters and mine minerals to complete their mission.