
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,701
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Boss Monster: Rise of the Minibosses
- 2–4 players
- 20–45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack
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Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack is an expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Johnny O'Neal and Chris O'Neal and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Introducing the limited edition pack of hero cards for Boss Monster, a dungeon-building game inspired by classic video games! This pack includes six all-new hero cards: five ordinary unique heroes (Auri, Denna, Elodin, Kilvin, and Vashet) as well as one epic hero (Kvothe). Designed and donated by Brotherwise Games, this card pack is exclusive to Worldbuilders.org, and only a limited number of them were printed. Claim yours while you can! -description from publisher
Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack supports 2–4 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 Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack 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 Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack for ages 13 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.
Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack are: Johnny O'Neal and Chris O'Neal. 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 Boss Monster: Kingkiller Hero Pack as an expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Boss Monster 2: The Next Level to use it. Check that your edition of Boss Monster 2: The Next Level is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.