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Age of Heroes
2003
Rules assistance for Age of Heroes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Age of Heroes
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Age of Heroes is a board game released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Robert Hayes and Tamara Hayes and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
In Age of Heroes, it's up to you. Age of Heroes puts you in charge of one of the great tribes of antiquity, in a struggle to become the great empire that dominates the ancient age. Play as the Romans, the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Chinese, the Babylonians or the Celts. Build cities and roads, trade precious commodities with your neighbors, or invade them with your mighty armies! There is more than one way to become the Empire of the Ages. Age of Heroes is a card game for 2-6 players. It is simple in design so that children can master and enjoy it, while being sophisticated and challenging enough to hold the interest of adults.
Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- Legend Games (I)
Questions and answers
Age of Heroes supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Age of Heroes is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Age of Heroes for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Age of Heroes has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Age of Heroes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Secret Unit Deployment. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Age of Heroes are: Robert Hayes and Tamara Hayes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Age of Heroes as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.