
- 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: The Stuff of Legend is an expansion for Heroes Wanted released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 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 Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
THIS JUST IN… A dark cloud looms over Zeta City, one that speaks with a forked tongue and tells of ill omens and other generally bad stuff. In the wake of the retirement of Fastodon, the World’s Fastest Mammoth, all manner of foul evil has emerged to wreak havoc. From sinister deities once relegated to myth to arcane menaces who have hovered at the fringes of our mundane world, all have been waiting for just such an opportunity and now return with visions of conquest. After all, one less Champion means one less obstacle in the way of their nefarious machinations. But hope is not lost! As we have learned in recent news, ambitious heroes eager to prove their mettle are patrolling the rooftops and alleys. Among them are practitioners of the mystic arts and noble gods from great pantheons, each able to face the rising tide of villainy for the sake of all that is good and right. A day of decisive battle is descending upon Zeta City, and from it shall emerge... The Stuff of Legend! Heroes Wanted: The Stuff of Legend expands the Heroes Wanted universe as Supernatural and Mythic heroes join the fray, while mechanisms such as feats and curses introduce all-new tactics and the price for using them. All that along with even more heroes, villains, Quirks, and two new scenarios will add even more variety and complexity to your Heroes Wanted experience. So, are you ready to step up and be more than just a hero and become a legend? RIGHT WRONGS. UPHOLD JUSTICE. BECOME A LEGEND.
Heroes Wanted: The Stuff of Legend 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: The Stuff of Legend is 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: The Stuff of Legend 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: The Stuff of Legend 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: The Stuff of Legend belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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: The Stuff of Legend 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: The Stuff of Legend 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.