- BGG rating
- 6.5
Heavy Steam: Armament Pack
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,723
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Heavy Steam
2015
Rules assistance for Heavy Steam
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Heavy Steam
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Heavy Steam is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Scott Kimball and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Heavy Steam: Kickstarter Exclusives
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Heavy Steam: Pilot Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014
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About the game
Set in a steampunk universe, Heavy Steam is a game about piloting a giant mechanical humanoid war machine of doom. As a pilot you use the steam titan’s resources to strategically complete scenario objectives. More often than not it’s to defeat your opponent, but you’ve never shied away from a fight, have you? --In Heavy Steam you play the role of a pilot controlling your steam titan’s systems from the command center inside its head. --Fully customize your steam titan: choose a robot, recruit your pilot, then customize with weapons of your choice. --Plan ahead if you want to power your legs, weapons or other systems. --The battle board is abstracted with easy to master combat. --Event cards, terrain cards and other cards keep the game fresh and new every time you play. Play through a variety of focused scenarios or just battle it out until only the champion remains! With several game modes from which to choose, you always face another challenging battle ahead – will you take up the call?
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Greenbrier Games
Questions and answers
Heavy Steam 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 Heavy Steam is 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 Heavy Steam 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.
Heavy Steam has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
Heavy Steam belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 Heavy Steam are: Scott Kimball. 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 Heavy Steam 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.