
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,463
- BGG rating
- 6.5
HeroClix
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2002

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Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion is an expansion for Golem Arcana released in 2015 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jordan Weisman, Michael Mulvihill, Seth Johnson, and Brian Poel and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
The Durani are the old power of the world, and their empire has spanned a thousand years unbroken. Arcanum Durani animates Golems carved from stone and forged from precious metal by tapping the Mana trapped within huge gems found only in the Durani homeland. Atop these glittering behemoths, the Durani war masters of old spread out, conquered, and solidified the borders of their Empire. They built roads, towers, and castles to fortify their captured territories. New digital game pieces available in the Golem Arcana app can only be used with these Durani Golems, incenting players to purchase them New Relic Cards that can be carried into battle by any Golem, giving players new tactical options
Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion 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 Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion 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 Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion 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.
Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, 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 Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion are: Jordan Weisman, Michael Mulvihill, Seth Johnson, and Brian Poel. 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 Golem Arcana: Durani Empire – Scions of Honor Expansion as an expansion for Golem Arcana. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Golem Arcana to use it. Check that your edition of Golem Arcana is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.