
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,715
- BGG rating
- 7.7
V-Sabotage
- 1–4 players
- 30–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X"
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Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" is an expansion for Dust Tactics released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Paolo Parente and Olivier Zamfirescu and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Game description from the publisher: The new Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack allows players to guide their Axis Zombie units with one (or both) of two new Heroes with the Blutkreuz Zombie skill. Shrugging off small arms fire with his Damage Resilient skill, Grenadier X flings himself into Close combat with his circular saw where he cuts into troops and walkers indiscriminately. Any Allied forces that don't fall to Grenadier X and any zombie squad he joins may find themselves concerned by the sinister presence of TotenMeister. Not only did this Blutkreuz Korps experiment manage to cheat death and become both Damage Resilient and ferociously strong, but her supply of Wiederbelebungsserum allows her to recover from nearly any wound. With their unholy strength, these Heroes lend resilience to any Axis army, with or without squads of Axis Zombies to join them. Additionally, the Axis Hero Pack introduces Stefan, a deadly Oberleutnant who uses some of the Allies' most effective tricks against them, literally fighting fire with fire with his Flammenwerfer 40.
Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" 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 Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" is 45 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 Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" for ages 13 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.
Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, 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 Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" are: Paolo Parente and Olivier Zamfirescu. 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 Dust Tactics: Axis Hero Pack – "Stefan / Totenmeister / Grenadier X" as an expansion for Dust Tactics. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dust Tactics to use it. Check that your edition of Dust Tactics is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.