
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,501
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sorcerer
- 2–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Dice Forge: Harpies
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Dice Forge: Harpies is an expansion for Dice Forge released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
This card replaces another one from the Hydra deck. This card has no effect, you only gain victory points. During the setup, if you are playing with the Hydra cards, replace one of the Hydra cards with the promotional card in question. The cards will be placed in the pile in ascending order: Hydra > Harpies > Chimera > Mother of monsters The different promo cards can be added in individually. This card was included in the first printing of the game.
Dice Forge: Harpies 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 Dice Forge: Harpies is 40–60 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 Dice Forge: Harpies 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.
Dice Forge: Harpies has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dice Forge: Harpies belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 catalogue lists Dice Forge: Harpies as an expansion for Dice Forge. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dice Forge to use it. Check that your edition of Dice Forge is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.