
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,885
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Path of Light and Shadow
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2017

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Heroes Wanted: Elements of Danger is an expansion for Heroes Wanted released in 2017 for 1–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Travis R. Chance and Nick Little (I) and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Earth! Air! Fire! Water! Danger? Zeta City has seen its share of heroes, but none the likes of these. Elemental heroes join the fray, harnessing the very forces of nature against an all new bevy of criminal geniuses, sentient websites, and opinionated baddies! But wait! There's more! Not only does this expansion for Heroes Wanted add a brand new hero type to your already near-infinite game play options, it also provides even more content for the other hero types in the game. Players will now have bonus cards unique to their hero, as well as never-before-seen epic actions! And the fun doesn't stop there! Elements of Danger also introduces improved basic actions to make your hero even more unique! Be a hero. Save the day. Make the team!
Heroes Wanted: Elements of Danger supports 1–5 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger is 45–60 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger are: Travis R. Chance and Nick Little (I). 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 Wanted: Elements of Danger as an expansion for Heroes Wanted. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heroes Wanted to use it. Check that your edition of Heroes Wanted is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.