
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,550
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Universal Fighting System
- 2 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2006

Rules assistance for Hero: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1
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Hero: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 is an expansion for Hero: Tales of the Tomes released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jimmy Ellerth and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
The once-lost stories of 3 new heroes have been uncovered and will soon be available for you to play. This first expansion to Hero: Tales of the Tomes introduces Briar, Gwendolyn, and Ju'golach to the fray. Each of these heroes offer a fresh and interesting playstyle, taking advantage of the different cards from the deck in never before seen ways. Each set of Lost Heroics 1 comes with these 3 new heroes. —description from the designer
Hero: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 supports 2–5 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: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 is 30–90 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: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 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.
Hero: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Hero: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 are: Jimmy Ellerth. 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: Tales of the Tomes – Lost Heroics 1 as an expansion for Hero: Tales of the Tomes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hero: Tales of the Tomes to use it. Check that your edition of Hero: Tales of the Tomes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.