
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,358
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Heroica: Fortaan
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2011

2012
Rules assistance for Heroica: Ilrion
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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Heroica: Ilrion is a board game released in 2012 for 2–3 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Cephas Howard and Nicolas Assenbrunner and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Game description from the publisher: Since the dark forces settled upon the land, farmers have struggled to maintain their livelihood. Monsters constantly ravage the fields and destroy most of the crops, and what is left is barely enough for families to survive. There is no longer enough to trade, and even if there was, the Goblin General's siege on Draida Bay makes it impossible to sell or buy anything. Prospects are grim. In Heroica: Ilrion, it's up to you to locate the Catacombs, fight your way past vicious bats and lumbering zombies, and defeat the Vampire Lord to rescue the King!
Heroica: Ilrion supports 2–3 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 Heroica: Ilrion is 20 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 Heroica: Ilrion for ages 8 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.
Heroica: Ilrion has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Heroica: Ilrion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Heroica: Ilrion are: Cephas Howard and Nicolas Assenbrunner. 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 Heroica: Ilrion 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.