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- 2–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling
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Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling is an expansion for Defenders of the Realm released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jake Van Slooten and Reese Childs and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
A character-building expansion for Defenders of the Realm/ The King’s call to arms brings forth the finest Heroes to defend the Realm against a Darkness that engulfs the land. In this expansion, players will construct unique Heroes by combining power abilities and traits to battle the tainting of the realm. New Heroes come forth to answer the call! In The Hero's Calling players will construct new characters by combining new abilities from 3 different types. The combination of these new abilities create powerful new Heroes to defend the realm against the Darkness. —description from the publisher
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- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling supports 2–6 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 Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling is 90–120 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 Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling 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.
Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling are: Jake Van Slooten and Reese Childs. 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 Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling as an expansion for Defenders of the Realm. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Defenders of the Realm to use it. Check that your edition of Defenders of the Realm is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.