
- BGG rank
- BGG #725
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dice Throne: Season One
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Dice Throne: Shadow Thief – Hero Pack
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Dice Throne: Shadow Thief – Hero Pack is an expansion for Dice Throne released in 2026 for 1 player, 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.
The Shadow Thief enters the Mad King’s arena, moving unseen and striking with deadly precision. He doesn’t rush, he thrives on the long con. Slipping through shadows, poisoning enemies, and carefully planning each move, he leaves victims unaware of the danger until it’s too late. With devious abilities and custom dice, the Shadow Thief poisons, evades, and manipulates the battlefield. Every roll draws his foes closer to ruin, while Sneak Attacks and lingering Poisons wear them down turn after turn. Step into the darkness with him, but beware: the only light you may see is the flash of his blade. 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.
Dice Throne: Shadow Thief – Hero Pack supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dice Throne: Shadow Thief – 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: Shadow Thief – 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: Shadow Thief – 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: Shadow Thief – 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: Shadow Thief – 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.