- BGG rating
- 8.6
Rules assistance for Heroes of Barcadia: Holiday Booster Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30–90 min
- 21+
Rules assistant for Heroes of Barcadia: Holiday Booster Pack
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Heroes of Barcadia: Holiday Booster Pack 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.
About the game
Make the dungeon merry and bright with this holly jolly Heroes of Barcadia game expansion! The Holiday Booster Pack introduces a brand-new room type: The Ally, plus festive room tiles, gift-worthy power-ups, and house rules that bring cheer (and chaos) to every turn. Add 5 Power-Ups, 5 House Rule Cards, and 5 Room Tiles to your game for a delightfully unhinged seasonal twist. Whether you're battling for glory or just trying to survive the holiday party, this booster’s got your back. Product Specifications: - Heroes of Barcadia Holiday Booster Pack - Mechanic: Dungeon crawling, procedurally generated, player elimination, roll/spin and move, collection, Liquid Life System Includes: - 5 Waterproof Power-Up Cards - 5 Waterproof House Rule Cards - 5 Waterproof Room Tiles ALL cards in this game are made of PVC and are 100% waterproof —description from the publisher's website
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Rollacrit
Questions and answers
Heroes of Barcadia: Holiday Booster Pack 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: Holiday Booster Pack 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: Holiday Booster Pack 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: Holiday Booster Pack 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: Holiday Booster Pack 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: Holiday Booster Pack 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.