- BGG rating
- 9.4
Rules assistance for DC Super Heroes United: War of Light
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for DC Super Heroes United: War of Light
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DC Super Heroes United: War of Light is an expansion for DC Super Heroes United released in 2027 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Andrea Chiarvesio and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
About the game
Since the dawn of the universe, entities representing the various emotions have guided and influenced the galaxy. Anger, Greed, Fear, Will, Hope, Compassion, and Love. Eventually, beings learned to tap into their power, forging Lanterns and Power Rings to wield incredible abilities. Thus, the various Lantern Corps were created. Initially, the Green Lanterns maintained order in the universe, but as other Lantern Corps rose, conflict was inevitable. Now, in the blackest of nights, Death itself has risen to conquer all, but Life also rises to meet it. The War of Light begins! This expansion brings all of the various Lantern Corps together for the ultimate battle across the whole emotional spectrum. These incredibly varied characters fill the roles of Heroes, Villains, or anything in between. They each wield the power of their emotional color in a different way: heroically, selfishly, altruistically, or downright cruelly. Furthermore, the figure of each character features amazing clear plastic pieces in all 9 different colors wielded by these Lanterns, making for an awesome display. Put on your Lantern Ring and wear your emotions on your sleeve as you light up the universe! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Spin Master Ltd.
- CMON Global Limited
Questions and answers
DC Super Heroes United: War of Light supports 1–5 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 DC Super Heroes United: War of Light 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 DC Super Heroes United: War of Light for ages 14 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.
DC Super Heroes United: War of Light belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 DC Super Heroes United: War of Light are: Andrea Chiarvesio. 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 DC Super Heroes United: War of Light as an expansion for DC Super Heroes United. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need DC Super Heroes United to use it. Check that your edition of DC Super Heroes United is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.