- BGG rank
- BGG #3,086
- BGG rating
- 7.7
HATE
- 2–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Rules assistance for Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire
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- 2–8 players
- 30–90 min
- 21+
Rules assistant for Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire
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Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire is an expansion for Heroes of Barcadia released in 2025 for 2–8 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 21 and up. It was designed by Madison O'Neil and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Tile Placement.
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About the game
In a last-ditch effort to drive the Heroes of Barcadia out of the dungeon, the Grand Drink Guardian has unleashed an ancient and powerful weapon, The Die of Barcane Chaos. The heroes flee from this new magical threat and seek refuge at the Plastered Pony, their favorite tavern in all of Barcadia. The surly barkeep, Brewtus Pintsmasher, sends a plea far across the land. More heroes are needed to reclaim the kingdom's stolen drinks! Rewards abound for those who will take up the call! Meet the new Heroes for Hire: Bigswigg (The Buzzkiller) - Do you know how much dynamite it takes to disintegrate a dragon? Biggswigg does! Beware high fives from this tinkerer. Sip-Jin (The Drunken Fist) - Hi-yah! This master of martial arts is ready to nunchuck her way to victory. Every drink makes her fighting style more unpredictable! Ontaprielle (The Alechemist) - Top of her class at the Academy of Mystical Mixology, she can brew a solution to any problem. She also holds the school's 100m dash record. Dram (The Aged & Oaken) - Do you know how much dynamite it takes to disintegrate a dragon? Biggswigg does! Beware high fives from this tinkerer! When playing Heroes of Barcadia (the base game) simply swap in one of the Heroes for Hire for one of the base game or Party Pack heroes. Shuffle the new Power-Ups and Loot Cards into their respective decks and you're ready to dungeon crawl! Huzzah!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Rollacrit
Questions and answers
Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire supports 2–8 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 of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire 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 Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire for ages 21 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 of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Tile Placement. 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 of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire are: Madison O'Neil. 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 of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire as an expansion for Heroes of Barcadia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heroes of Barcadia to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes of Barcadia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.