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- BGG rating
- 7.5
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Rules assistance for Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
Rules assistant for Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack
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Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack is an expansion for Dice Throne released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Manny Trembley and Nate Chatellier and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The Barbarian enters the Mad King’s arena, ready to crush anything in his path. Subtlety is overrated. Why scheme when you can smash? Armed with raw fury and overwhelming force, the Barbarian charges headfirst into battle, leaving shattered armor, stunned foes, and ringing ears in his wake. The Barbarian brings brutal strength to the arena with a simple yet deadly fighting style. Known for heavy-hitting attacks that stun and concuss opponents, he thrives on relentless pressure with each crushing blow opening the door for the next. With low complexity, themed abilities, and custom dice, he delivers fast, epic battles where every roll hits hard. Dice Throne is a fast-playing game of skilled card play and dice manipulation for 2–6 players. Roll your hero’s custom dice up to three times per turn to activate unique abilities, unleash attacks, and outplay opponents. All heroes are fully compatible across the entire Dice Throne series. COMPONENTS: 1 Storage Tray 1 Hero Board 1 Token Sheet 1 Leaflet 1 Combat Points Dial 1 Health Dial 5 Dice 34 Cards 1 Hero Nameplate Note: This is a single hero for play in the Dice Throne tabletop game system. A minimum of two Hero Packs is required to battle.
Designers
Publishers
- Dice Throne, Inc.
Questions and answers
Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack supports 1–6 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 Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack is 20–40 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 Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack for ages 8 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 Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, 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 Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack are: Manny Trembley and Nate Chatellier. 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 Dice Throne: Barbarian – Hero Pack as an expansion for Dice Throne. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dice Throne to use it. Check that your edition of Dice Throne is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.