- BGG rating
- 7.5
Here to Slay: Dragon Sorcerer Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,513
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Here to Slay
2020
Rules assistance for Here to Slay
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Here to Slay
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Here to Slay is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ramy Badie and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Here to Slay: Monsters Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Here to Slay: Warriors & Druids Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Here to Slay: Berserkers & Necromancers
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Here to Sleigh: A Here to Slay Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Here to Slay: Banner Quest
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Here to Slay: Sorcerers & Squires
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2027
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About the game
Here to Slay is a competitive role-playing fantasy strategy card game that's all about assembling a party of Heroes and slaying monsters (and sometimes sabotaging your friends too) from the creators of Unstable Unicorns. In this game, you’ll assemble a full party of heroes to slay dangerous monsters while working to avoid the sabotage of your foes. The game also includes items you can equip to your heroes, 1V1 challenge cards, and roll modifiers to tip the odds in your favor. The first person to successfully slay three monsters, or build a full party with six classes, wins the game! Every player gets to choose a party leader character to represent them throughout the game. Each party leader card has a class and a skill that gives you an edge over your opponents. Whether you enjoy fighters, bards, wizards, or thieves, you'll find a party leader that's right for your play style - but choose wisely, because you only get one party leader for the whole game! Your heroes are brave adventurers, ready to attack monsters and go head to head with your foes! The game includes over 40 unique heroes. Each hero card has a class and an effect, and each hero’s effect has a roll requirement. In order to use a hero’s effect, you must roll two dice and score equal to or higher than that effect’s roll requirement. Heroes take advantage of items, magic and modifiers to increase their chances of making their dice rolls. In order to slay that monster, you must roll two dice and score equal to or higher than that monster’s roll requirement. Be warned: Each monster has a roll range in which they’ll fight back, and if you score within that range, your party might be in grave danger… Don't like what your opponent just played? Throw down a challenge! Challenge cards can be played instantly to try to stop another player from playing a hero, item, or magic card. Playing a challenge card initiates a 1V1 challenge in which you and another player both have to roll the dice. If they win the challenge, they still get to play their card, but if you win the challenge, you get to send their card directly to the discard pile! — description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Ludicus Games
- Reflexshop
- MIPL
- TeeTurtle
- Unstable Games
- Geekach LLC
- Nabu Studio
Questions and answers
Here to Slay supports 2–6 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 Here to Slay is 30–60 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 Here to Slay for ages 10 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.
Here to Slay has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Here to Slay belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Here to Slay are: Ramy Badie. 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 Here to Slay 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.