
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,211
- BGG rating
- 5.9
HeroCard Nightmare
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2007

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HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck is an expansion for HeroCard Orc Wars released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nico Carroll and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
Ranger Expansion Deck As destruction looms over the Elven Nation, a cry rings out for heroes to defend it. From the depths of the verdant forest a Ranger emerges. He pledges his twin blades and huntsman's prowess to fight the Orc scourge and carve a path to victory. The Ranger is a HeroCard expansion deck for HeroCard Orc Wars. The Ranger can compete in any HeroCard game or can be combined with other decks to create a customized character. Contains 33 character cards and 1 figure
HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck supports 2–4 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 HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck is 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 HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck 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.
HeroCard Orc Wars: Ranger Expansion Deck has a complexity rating of 2.0 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: Ranger Expansion Deck belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and 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: Ranger Expansion Deck 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: Ranger Expansion Deck as an expansion for HeroCard Orc Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need HeroCard Orc Wars to use it. Check that your edition of HeroCard Orc Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.