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Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation
2024
Rules assistance for Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation
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Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation is a board game released in 2024 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Baker, Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Matt Hyra, Dan Blanchett, and Sarah Rowan and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
The Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set contains a generous amount of content, including 20 new highly detailed, fully assembled unpainted miniatures. Players will be able to draft their armies and play through scenarios that take place during the Battle of All Time. The Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set is for both newcomers and players of yesteryear. It is also compatible with previous and upcoming Heroscape content. There is another version, a pre-painted Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set Premium Painted Edition. THE BATTLE OF ALL TIME Peace is but a dream on the remote planet of Valhalla. The mighty Valkyrie generals lead warring factions into a new age of battle. The Valkyrie summon their hardened heroes and new champions from distant worlds into the fight. Old alliances have fallen and new ones will form. The fate of Valhalla will be won through the flames of war. Join warriors from across time and space as they battle in HEROSCAPE: AGE OF ANNIHILATION. Choose your scenario, build your battlefield, select your army, and fight to win! The Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set can support hours of epic 2-player gaming sessions. Players will be able to draft their armies and play through scenarios that take place during the Battle of All Time. Features 20 brand new highly detailed unpainted miniatures for Heroscape! Includes interlocking Laur wall terrain! 74 locking hex tiles! Features 9 new scenarios to support hours of gameplay! Compatible with previous and upcoming Heroscape releases! Master Set supports 2 players, supports up to 4 players with the addition of a Battle Box or Master Set. For Ages: 8+ Game Type: Miniature Game Players: 2 players [Supports up to 4 players with the addition of a Battle Box or Master Set.] Game Length: 60-120 minutes
Mechanics
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Avalon Hill
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation 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 Master Set: Age of Annihilation 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.
Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation has a complexity rating of 2.5 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 Master Set: Age of Annihilation belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, 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 Heroscape Master Set: Age of Annihilation are: Stephen Baker, Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Matt Hyra, Dan Blanchett, and Sarah Rowan. 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 Master Set: Age of Annihilation 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.