
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,900
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Heroscape: Battle for the Wellspring Battle Box
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Heroscape: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion
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Heroscape: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion is a board game expansion released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 60–120 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, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid.
Gorillas & Hounds adds two COMMON squads. COMMON means you can field as many as points or starting spaces allow. Contents: Gorillinators(x1) Marrden Hounds (x1) Terrain: 2x Sand Tile (2-hex) "These powerful squads from the planet Marr may give your army the edge it needs. Vydar's Gorillinators can move in quickly, strike from afar and boost their defense power when attacked. Utgar's Marrden Hounds gain extra powers when traveling in packs - and they an suddenly and unexpectedly infect the enemy with a deadly plague." Additional photos and forum posts can be found on the now deprecated entry, Heroscape Expansion Set: Jandar's Oath.
Heroscape: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion 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: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion is 60–120 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: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion 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: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion belongs to these categories: Animals, Wargame, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid. 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: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion 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: Jandar's Oath – Gorillas and Hounds Army Expansion 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.