
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,684
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Battlecrest: Fellwoods Base Game
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2022

2026
Rules assistance for Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set
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Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set is a board game expansion released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dustin Dobson, Ian Howard, and Milan Zivkovic and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Square Grid.
How about some more heroes? With more heroes you can get a lot of variety out of your games. You can also play them in solo (either as or against them) and even play 3-4P team games. Components: Thrasher Hero set Thrasher AI Sheet: for solo play, requires Imperator expansion.
Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set 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 Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set is 20 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 Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set 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.
Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Square Grid. 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 Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set are: Dustin Dobson, Ian Howard, and Milan Zivkovic. 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 Battlecrest: Thrasher – Hero Set as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.