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- BGG #29,433
- BGG rating
- 5.3
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Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich
2007
Rules assistance for Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich
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Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich is a board game released in 2007 for 1–2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Emmanuel Beltrando and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Hero: Immortal King takes the concepts of a traditional role-playing game, and turns it into a head-to-head (or solitaire) card game between the adventurers and the dungeon. One player leads the adventurers down three dangerous corridors (each represented by a deck of cards), while the other player manages the dungeon and its dangers. The adventurers win by defeating the final monster in the dungeon. The dungeon wins if the adventurers lose all their Courage - represented by tokens. Le repaire de la liche (The Lair of the Lich) has no traps for the adventurers, but that just means there are more monsters!
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Publishers
- asmodee
Questions and answers
Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich supports 1–2 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 Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich 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 Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich for ages 9 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.
Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are 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 Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich are: Emmanuel Beltrando. 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 Hero: Immortal King – The Lair of the Lich 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.