
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,301
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Aventuria: Curse of the Desert
- 1 player
- 45–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes
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Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes is an expansion for Aventuria: Adventure Card Game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
Arbosh had driven Carolan into a corner and gotten ready to take him out with a huge blow of his Ox-Herd when he realized to his surprise that he wasn’t holding the weapon in his hand. “Are you looking for this?” said Carolan, triumphantly raising the stolen weapon over his head. “You disgusting little thief!” Arbosh spat out and reached into his backpack with an annoyed grunt...and pulled out another Ox-Herd from it! “Luckily, I always go with two of them these days,” he added with a grim smile. “Let’s see which of us is better at wielding it!” Surprise your opponents with completely new decks! Arsenal of Heroes is a duel expansion for Aventuria - the Adventure Card Game, dedicated to deck customization and tournament play. It includes rules for running tournaments, deck strategies, and extra cards to fill out your Base Set so that you have at least two of every card! "Aventuria - Duellerweiterung Arsenal der Helden" Arbosch hatte Carolan in die Ecke gedrängt, holte zu einem gewaltigen Schlag mit seiner Ochsenherde aus - und stellte überrascht fest, dass er das gute Stück nicht mehr in der Hand hielt. „Suchst du das hier?“, sagte Carolan, die erbeutete Waffe triumphierend in die Höhe gereckt. „Du widerlicher kleiner Dieb!“, spuckte Arbosch aus, griff mit einem ärgerlichen Grunzen in seinen Rucksack ... und zog eine weitere Ochsenherde hervor! „Zum Glück habe ich jetzt immer zwei dabei“, fügte er mit einem grimmigen Lächeln hinzu. „Mal sehen, wer von uns besser damit umgehen kann!“ Überrasche deine Gegner mit völlig neuen Decks! Arsenal der Helden ist eine Duellerweiterung für Aventuria - Das Abenteuerkartenspiel, die dir genug Karten zur Verfügung stellt, um alle denkbaren Deck-Kombinationen aus der Grundbox zu spielen.
Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes supports 1–4 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 Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes is 45–180 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 Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes 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.
Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. 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 Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes are: Michael Palm and Lukas Zach. 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 Aventuria: Arsenal of Heroes as an expansion for Aventuria: Adventure Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aventuria: Adventure Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Aventuria: Adventure Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.