- BGG rating
- 6.4
HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,129
- BGG rating
- 6.2
HeroCard Orc Wars
2007
Rules assistance for HeroCard Orc Wars
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- 2 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
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HeroCard Orc Wars is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nico Carroll and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.4
HeroCard Orc Wars: Sorceress Expansion Deck
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2007
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About the game
Deep within the orcish caverns, the drums begin to beat. High in the treetops, the watch sounds the horns of the hunt. The Clans are on the move, the ancient war begins anew. The Elven Champions gather, test their weapons, draw up their resolve. Under the earth, the Orcish King rails against the Elves, exhorting his troops to blood-frenzy. The Queen of the Elves bids her heroes to her, impresses upon them the nature of their task. Tonight the battle will rage. A thousand Orcs will come to slaughter, and a handful of Elves will return the favor. HeroCard OrcWars is an asymmetrical fantasy game of fierce combat for two players. OrcWars comes as a two player game with the Paladin and Orc King hero decks. It can be expanded to four players with additional HeroCard decks and figures. HeroCard OrcWars is expanded by: HeroCard Orc Wars Ranger Expansion Deck HeroCard Orc Wars Sorceress Expansion Deck
Questions and answers
HeroCard Orc Wars supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for HeroCard Orc Wars is 60–90 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 HeroCard Orc Wars for ages 13 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.
HeroCard Orc Wars has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
HeroCard Orc Wars belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. 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 HeroCard Orc Wars are: Nico Carroll. 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 HeroCard Orc Wars 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.