
- BGG rank
- BGG #587
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004

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Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy is a board game expansion released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stephen Baker, Craig Van Ness, and Rob Daviau and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board.
DEPRICATED ENTRY This entry is outdated. Entries for the individual booster packs now have their own entries. Mallidon's Prophecy is the first Small Expansion Set (wave 1) in the HeroScape series. There were 4 booster packs in this wave: Heroscape: Malliddon's Prophecy – Heroes of Bleakwoode Army Expansion Heroscape: Malliddon's Prophecy – Grut Orcs Army Expansion Heroscape: Malliddon's Prophecy – Snipers and Vipers Army Expansion Heroscape: Malliddon's Prophecy – The IX Roman Legion Army Expansion Detailed list of figures
Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy supports 2–4 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 Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy 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 Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy 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.
Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are 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 Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy are: Stephen Baker, Craig Van Ness, and Rob Daviau. 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 Heroscape Expansion Set: Malliddon's Prophecy as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.