
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,288
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Terraria: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2026

Expansion for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game
2021
Rules assistance for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun is an expansion for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The Soldiers of the Sun expansion contains the following: 2x Carja Hunter miniature 4x Broadhead miniature 1x Behemoth miniature 2x Trampler miniature Tiles, cards, tokens and all components needed to play —description from the publisher
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun supports 1–4 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 Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun is 60–90 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 Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun for ages 12 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.
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun belongs to these categories: Fighting, Video Game Theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 catalogue lists Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game – Soldiers of the Sun as an expansion for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.