
- BGG rank
- BGG #711
- BGG rating
- 7.2
HeroQuest
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1989

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Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set is an expansion for Chaostle released in 2013 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Mark Jacobs and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
The Chaostle Melee expansion introduces eight new characters including the Dragon Maiden with the ability to summons the powerful red dragon to aid her in battle, and the Centaur that can allow another character to ride along on its back. Other characters include the Ogre, Gargoyle, Prince, Warrior, Ghoul, and Enchantress. Besides the eight new characters, the expansion allows the castle card to attack back. Of course, you will be able to purchase some siege weapons on your player card to take care of that problem. You could also purchase some health and movement potions for your characters from the merchant if needed. In addition, collect Magic and Summons cards to boost your forces or cast spells on your opponents (even on their turns). As a bonus, the expansion includes a solitaire version of the game as chapter 3 entitled "Black Stones". This version utilizes clips to connect the castle pieces into different configurations.
Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set supports 2–8 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 Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set is 120 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 Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set 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.
Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set 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.
Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, 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 Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set are: Mark Jacobs. 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 Chaostle: Melee Expansion Set as an expansion for Chaostle. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Chaostle to use it. Check that your edition of Chaostle is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.