
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Heroes of Barcadia: Coin of Magic Pourtals
- 2–8 players
- 30–90 min
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for Heroes of Barcadia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Heroes of Barcadia is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 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.
Oh no! A group of monsters has taken all the drinks in Barcadia! They've hoarded them away in an ever-changing dungeon, so it's up to you, brave adventurer, to reclaim the precious Drink Hoard! Heroes of Barcadia is a 2-6 player tile-based, dungeon-crawling tabletop party game with a liquid twist: your character’s health is measured by the drink in your glass. It uses the Liquid Life System™ to determine HP, and the liquid you put in it is up to you. Will you use soda, water, alcohol, or another beverage of your choice? Build out your dungeon, fight monsters, collect Power-Ups to advance your character's abilities, and use Loot Cards to stop your opponents from reaching the Grand Drink Guardian first. Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced, ever-changing, pun-tastic party game, so come ready to rum-ble and bring your thirst for adventure! Includes: 6x Plastic Health Bar Character Cups Cups feature character art on the front, and the measurements for the Liquid Life System™ on the back. 6x Plastic Signature Move Cards 57x Plastic Room Tiles 16x Plastic Trap Tokens 75x Plastic Loot Cards + 5 Plastic DIY Loot Cards 25x Plastic Power-Up Cards 6x Plastic Reference Cards 6x 20-sided dice that correspond with the Character Cups 1x Rulebook 1x Box
Heroes of Barcadia supports 2–6 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 1.6 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 of Barcadia 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 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 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.