- BGG rating
- 7.3
Heroes Incorporated: S.U.P.E.R. (Scrap's Upgrade Pack and Expansion Revision)
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,401
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Heroes Incorporated
2004
Rules assistance for Heroes Incorporated
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Heroes Incorporated
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Heroes Incorporated is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sam Clifford and Carl Forhan and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
Expansions
Heroes Incorporated: Crime Wave
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About the game
Heroes Incorporated introduces players to the next generation of crime fighters. 2 to 4 players each lead two super-powered heroes against a legion of bad guys. The goal is not only to stop the villains, but also to become more popular than any of the other super teams in the city. Each team competes for the same goal: to become the only officially elected and funded Defenders of Megapolis! Game features: 12 unique Heroes with distinct powers that alter the game rules. Patrol the streets with a team of two heroes, enabling a myriad of game play combinations and strategies Research Cards allow heroes to build gadgets, upgrade combat power, and gain fame. Foil your opponents with Fate and Super Villain cards. High quality wooden components imported from Germany Expanded by: S.U.P.E.R. Expansion Crime Wave Expansion Legion Expansion
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- Quest Machine
Questions and answers
Heroes Incorporated 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 Heroes Incorporated is 40–60 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 Heroes Incorporated 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.
Heroes Incorporated has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Heroes Incorporated belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Heroes Incorporated are: Sam Clifford and Carl Forhan. 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 Heroes Incorporated 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.