
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,530
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Heroes of Tenefyr: The Second Curse
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Heroes of Tenefyr: The Second Curse is an expansion for Heroes of Tenefyr released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Pepijn van Loon and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Variable Set-up.
Eerie stones have risen in the forest and a strange mist creeps in the valley. The village of Tenefyr seems to be cursed once again. The Second Curse adds new heroes, new bosses and a lot more variety to Heroes of Tenefyr. Most of the new heroes are a bit less conventional than the original heroes, offering new unique ways to battle your enemies and work together. With 130+ new cards, this expansion adds many new enemies, from creepy spirits to mechanical clockwork beasts, and mushroom creatures. Can you defeat them and lift the second curse? —description from the publisher
Heroes of Tenefyr: The Second Curse supports 1–4 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 of Tenefyr: The Second Curse is 60–90 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 Tenefyr: The Second Curse for ages 14 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 Tenefyr: The Second Curse 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.
Heroes of Tenefyr: The Second Curse belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Variable Set-up. 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 Tenefyr: The Second Curse are: Pepijn van Loon. 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 Tenefyr: The Second Curse as an expansion for Heroes of Tenefyr. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heroes of Tenefyr to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes of Tenefyr is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.