- BGG rating
- 8.6
Rules assistance for Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune
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Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune is an expansion for Aristeia! released in 2018 for 2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by David Rosillo, Jesús Fuster, and Alberto Abal and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
This expansion presents four new aristos and add two new States to the game. Hannibal, the cunning mercenary leader, has assembled an elite team to participate in the most spectacular and, above all, profitable show in the Human Sphere. With his unparalleled ability to control the tactical situation in the HexaDome, he’ll be able to adapt and rise victorious against any enemy. Valkyrie, Hannibal’s impressive bodyguard, has proved herself more than capable to face HexaDome veterans the size of Maximus. Her terrifying battle cry can freeze the bravest hearts, and no one is safe when she wields her halberd. Laxmee, the unpredictable Masai hacker, will show new ways to use combat protocols with her military grade hacker device. Summoning programs like Masai Labions summon the rain, she can both help her teammates or hinder her opponents. Señor Massacre, the incorrigible masked luchador, has overflown all audimeters with his irreverent loquacity and his spectacular fighting style. His enemies learn the bad way that his tongue is sharper than his katanas. The two new States this expansion adds to the game allow new strategies in the HexaDome. Stunned enemies will lose successes in their rolls, while Focused allies will be able to increase their rolls to improve their chances of success. Whether together, or combined with previous Characters to build their own teams taking advantage of new synergies, these mercenaries will add a new range of possibilities that no Aristeia! player will want to let go. Soldiers of Fortune is not a full game. Need a copy of Aristeia! to play.
Questions and answers
Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune is 60–90 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 Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune for ages 14 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.
Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune are: David Rosillo, Jesús Fuster, and Alberto Abal. 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 Aristeia!: Soldiers of Fortune as an expansion for Aristeia!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aristeia! to use it. Check that your edition of Aristeia! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.