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Rules assistance for Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode
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Rules assistant for Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode
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Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode is an expansion for Epic Death! released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sam Lamont and Beth Hughes and its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In this first expansion for Epic Death!, it is a time of even more mighty heroes and much-desired ancient treasures, as a host of brave new adventurers step forward to claim lost artefacts of unimaginable power. It's time to go Hardcore! Hardcore Mode contains two brand new modules for Epic Death! which add all new game-play to the base game. If you're looking to bring in more strategy and depth to the game, this has been made with you in mind! Hardcore Mode is broken down into two modules: A set of Epic Adventurers (comprising of 40 cards) and a bunch of new Epic Loot (made up of 52 Cards). If you like, they can be played with individually but for the full Hardcore experience it's very much recommended that you bring them together. You'll also remember the incredible treasures found in the original game. Epic Loot adds an entirely new Loot deck full of Magical Loot which can affect gameplay in surprising and... 'interesting' ways when equipped on your Adventurers. You'll get 40 all new Loot Cards as well as 12 very special Heritage Powers. There's a reason we're calling it Hardcore Mode...
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Questions and answers
Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode 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 Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode is 30 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 Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode for ages 12 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.
Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, 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 Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode are: Sam Lamont and Beth Hughes. 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 Epic Death!: Hardcore Mode as an expansion for Epic Death!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Epic Death! to use it. Check that your edition of Epic Death! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.