Hero Realms*

Hero Realms is a captivating, fantasy-themed deck-building game that builds on the mechanics of the highly acclaimed Star Realms. It offers a versatile gaming experience suitable for different player formats and styles.

Key Features:

  • Deck-Building Core: Players build their decks throughout the game, starting with a basic set of gold and weapon cards.
  • Dynamic Gameplay: Each turn involves drawing a new hand of cards, using gold to buy new cards, and combat to attack opponents.
  • Market Deck: Shared 80-card Market deck with a constantly changing row of five available cards to purchase.

Gameplay:

  • Starting Deck: Players begin with a personal deck of cards for buying and combat.
  • Hand Management: Every turn, players draw five new cards and strategize their plays.
  • Health Points: Players aim to reduce their opponents' health to zero to win.
  • Buying Cards: Use gold to purchase champion and action cards for stronger abilities.
  • Combat: Engage in battles using combat points to attack opponents and their champions.

Multiplayer Formats:

  • Versatile Formats: Rules for two-player duels, Free-For-All, Hunter, and Hydra formats.
  • Expansions: Options to play as specific characters or engage in cooperative or competitive campaign modes.

Expansion Options:

  • Character Start Decks: Begin as a specific character like Cleric, Fighter, Ranger, Thief, or Wizard.
  • Cooperative Play: Team up against Boss decks for a cooperative challenge.
  • Campaign Mode: Embark on a campaign with experience and progression through various missions.

Player Experience:

  • Strategic Depth: Offers strategic choices in deck building and combat.
  • Replayability: High replay value due to dynamic Market deck and multiple game formats.
  • Fantasy Theme: Engaging fantasy setting that appeals to fans of the genre.

Conclusion:

Hero Realms is an enthralling game that combines strategic deck building with a rich fantasy theme. Suitable for a wide range of players, from casual gamers to those seeking a deep, strategic experience, it offers varied gameplay that can be expanded with character packs and cooperative campaigns.

Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Easy to learn

We like Hero Realms so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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