- BGG rating
- 5.0
Gob'z'Heroes: Gang Pack Style
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,318
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Gob'z'Heroes
2016
Rules assistance for Gob'z'Heroes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Gob'z'Heroes
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Gob'z'Heroes is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Fabien Friess and Antoine Roffé and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Gob'z'Heroes: Legendary Pack
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- 2017
Gob'z'Heroes: Smile Pack
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- 2017
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About the game
In Gob'Z'Heroes, goblins clash loudly by slapping faces, tripping each other, throwing grenades, and using quite unorthodox techniques such as « Acid Fart » or « Good Wallop ». You will head the Gob'z'heroes or the Gob'villains, and try to ridicule the rival crew! Everything is allowed, including the most ludicrous attacks… MAIN GOAL Be the first to score the number of Victory Points defined at the beginning of the game, as simple as that ... !! HOW TO SCORE VICTORY POINTS ? Victory Points are awarded for some brilliant actions performed by a player on his turn. Here is the list of exemples : KO by LOL = 1 VP KO by Low Blows = 1 VP KO a Troll = 2VP … GAME PLAY Phases of turn: 1 (optionnal)If only 1 gob remain able, a backup shows up 2 Identify the able gob with the highest charisma of your crew 3 Play your gob'z without exceeding the rationing limit 4 Crew rehab before next turn Play a gob : When you play a gob, you can first move then make him attack if possible Move a gob : Each gob has a movement characteristic Attack a rival gob : Roll a dice to hit to determine if a blow hits or not Modifiers : Some skills, combo or stuff cards could bring a bonus or a malus Determine the degree of injury : We consider the physical ability of both the attacker and the defender
Designers
Publishers
- Lumberjacks Studio
- Skulls Mini
Questions and answers
Gob'z'Heroes supports 2 players 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 Gob'z'Heroes is 30–90 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 Gob'z'Heroes 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.
Gob'z'Heroes has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Gob'z'Heroes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Gob'z'Heroes are: Fabien Friess and Antoine Roffé. 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 Gob'z'Heroes 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.