
- BGG rank
- BGG #212
- BGG rating
- 7.6
The Isle of Cats
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun
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Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun is an expansion for Emberleaf released in 2025 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frank West and James Tomblin and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement.
Hero Pack 2 brings new seasonally themed heroes to Emberleaf, offering exciting new options for players to explore. Alongside the heroes, this pack also includes seasonally themed favour cards, introducing a variety of new objectives to work towards as you plan your strategy. —description from the publisher
Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun supports 1–5 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 Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun 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 Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun 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.
Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement. 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 Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun are: Frank West and James Tomblin. 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 Emberleaf: Hero Pack 2 – Seasonal Fun as an expansion for Emberleaf. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Emberleaf to use it. Check that your edition of Emberleaf is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.