- BGG rating
- 9.0
Hellbringer: Loot & Merchant Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 45–180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,688
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Hellbringer
2024
Rules assistance for Hellbringer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hellbringer
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hellbringer is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Maxime Gauthier and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Hellbringer: Quests & Events Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 45–180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 9.2
Hellbringer: Bestiary & Forbidden Spells Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 45–180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2026
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About the game
Hellbringer is a SOLO/CO-OP dark fantasy card and dice game where players control a hero venturing into a dungeon to slay a powerful demon located at the very bottom. With a quick setup, randomness makes each game unique. Players customize their hero by equipping items, learning skills, gaining levels by vanquishing enemies, and managing their Sight and Power.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Les Éditions Smash
Questions and answers
Hellbringer supports 1–4 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 Hellbringer is 45–180 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 Hellbringer 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.
Hellbringer has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Hellbringer belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Hellbringer are: Maxime Gauthier. 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 Hellbringer 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.