
- BGG rank
- BGG #25
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nemesis
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Lords of Hellas: Leonidas
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Lords of Hellas: Leonidas is an expansion for Lords of Hellas released in 2018 for 1–4 players and 60–90 minutes per game. It was designed by Adam Kwapiński and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
Kickstarter exclusive leader to choose from during setup. Starting Bonus: Leonidas starts with 2 Combat Cards. Special Ability: During Battle, your Combat Cards gain +1 Strength for each Casualty Symbol on them. This makes him a really great warrior in the game.
Lords of Hellas: Leonidas 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 Lords of Hellas: Leonidas 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.
Lords of Hellas: Leonidas 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.
Lords of Hellas: Leonidas belongs to these categories: Miniatures and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Lords of Hellas: Leonidas are: Adam Kwapiński. 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 Lords of Hellas: Leonidas as an expansion for Lords of Hellas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lords of Hellas to use it. Check that your edition of Lords of Hellas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.