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Fire of Eidolon
2017
Rules assistance for Fire of Eidolon
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- 1–6 players
- 30–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Fire of Eidolon is a board game released in 2017 for 1–6 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Lipton and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
HOOK: Co-operative, diceless, dungeon exploration with a retro videogame flair, all in a super-portable package. DESCRIPTION: The Fire of Eidolon is the quintessential source of light magic in your world and it has been stolen by the agents of the Dark Sorcerer, a being of untold power and horror who intends to bury it forever in the very same void that imprisons him, even if that means sealing you inside with it! It is up to you and your band of brave Heroes to recover the Fire of Eidolon and extract it from the dark void Dungeon before its arcane light is extinguished forever. Your quest is to search through the Dungeon before you, Challenge the horrors inside for their trophies, and Break the three Dark Relics sealing the Fire to reclaim it...and then you have to escape. Are you up to the challenge? GAMEPLAY: Fire of Eidolon uses a diceless action-point system to facilitate quick gameplay which is easy to learn to deliver a super-rich experience in a super-small package. Players will take turns using their allotment of action points to accomplish several tasks: Exploring new Dungeon Chambers Combating the Challenges waiting within those Chambers to collect their Tokens of Power Deliver enough Tokens of Power for each of the three given types to break the respective Dark Relic that is keeping the Fire of Eidolon from rescue Collect the Fire of Eidolon, and escape the Dungeon alive But nothing is as easily done as it is spoken; while the heroes frantically fight to recover the Fire of Eidolon, the Dark Sorcerer's brainwashed Cultists will continuously appear, starting evil Rituals onto the chambers, in hope of warping them away into the Void with valuable Tokens or Heroes still inside. You and your Heroes can easily disrupt these Rituals, costing you only your precious, valuable time...but ignoring them may close off your last path to the outside world, and the last light your people will ever see. Tread carefully and work together to reclaim the FIRE OF EIDOLON
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- Magic Meeple Games
Questions and answers
Fire of Eidolon 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 Fire of Eidolon is 30–40 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 Fire of Eidolon 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.
Fire of Eidolon has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Fire of Eidolon belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Video Game Theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, 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 Fire of Eidolon are: Michael Lipton. 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 Fire of Eidolon as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.