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Backstab Heroes
2025
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- 3–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Backstab Heroes is a board game released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mirko Bader.
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About the game
Those who dedicate themselves to a life of adventure have only one goal: to become disgustingly rich quickly – and without taking any risks, please! In Backstab Heroes, you become part of a ‘hero group’ that loves nothing more than pushing each other to the front line so that someone else can keep the monsters busy. While the others take the hits, you lurk in the shadows, waiting for the big loot. But beware: if no one is brave enough to defeat the monster, the whole group will come away empty-handed. Fame and glory? Forget it – only gold counts! Backstab Heroes is a chaotic and comical card game for 3–6 players in which anti-heroes try to outsmart each other to grab treasures – without fighting, of course. Fame is worthless; only gold counts. All players choose their actions simultaneously, keeping the game dynamic and unpredictable. Those who find the right balance between cooperation and betrayal will go home with the biggest loot at the end! —description from the publisher (translated) Wer sich dem Leben als Abenteurer verschreibt, hat nur ein Ziel: schnell widerwärtig reich werden – und das bitte ohne jedes Risiko! In Backstab Heroes wirst du Teil einer „Heldengruppe“, die nichts mehr liebt, als sich gegenseitig in die vorderste Reihe zu schubsen, damit jemand anderes die Monster beschäftigt. Während die anderen einstecken, lauerst du in den Schatten auf fette Beute. Doch aufgepasst: Wenn niemand mutig genug ist, das Monster zu besiegen, geht die ganze Gruppe leer aus. Ruhm und Ehre? Vergiss es – nur Gold zählt! Backstab Heroes ist ein chaotisch-komisches Kartenspiel für 3–6 Spieler, in dem Anti-Helden sich gegenseitig austricksen, um Schätze abzugreifen – natürlich möglichst ohne selbst zu kämpfen. Ruhm bringt nichts, nur Gold zählt. Alle Spieler wählen gleichzeitig ihre Aktion, wodurch das Spiel dynamisch und unberechenbar bleibt. Wer das richtige Maß zwischen Kooperation und Verrat findet, geht am Ende mit der dicksten Beute nach Hause! —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Backstab Heroes supports 3–6 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 Backstab Heroes is 20–40 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 Backstab Heroes for ages 10 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.
Backstab 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.
Backstab Heroes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Backstab Heroes and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Backstab Heroes are: Mirko Bader. 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 Backstab 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.