Crossing Heroes: The Trojan Horse
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 2027
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,238
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Crossing Heroes
2026
Rules assistance for Crossing Heroes
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Crossing Heroes
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Crossing Heroes is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Johannes Goupy and Matthieu Verdier and its main mechanics are Matching, Grid Coverage, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
"In the days when the gods ruled over the fate of mankind, only a chosen few heroes dared to venture into the unknown. Raging seas, legendary creatures and challenging trials stand between you and glory. The whims of the gods will put all your choices to the test. Only those who can embrace their destiny will be remembered for centuries to come." In Crossing Heroes, players place trial cards on a 3x3 grid with their hero in the center, then arrange skill cards around the grid to meet each trial's requirements. Only completed trials award points at the end of the game. After 8 rounds, the player with the most Victory Points will be the winner. —description from the publisher
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Designers
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- Tranjis Games
- Cranio Creations
Questions and answers
Crossing Heroes supports 2–5 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 Crossing Heroes is 30 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 Crossing 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.
Crossing 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.
Crossing Heroes belongs to these categories: Card Game and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Matching, Grid Coverage, and Open Drafting. 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 Crossing Heroes are: Johannes Goupy and Matthieu Verdier. 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 Crossing 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.