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Omen: Heir to the Dunes
2020
Rules assistance for Omen: Heir to the Dunes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Omen: Heir to the Dunes
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Omen: Heir to the Dunes is a board game released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John Clowdus and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
An ancient conflict is arising from the burning sands of Egypt. The heirs of Anubis and Horus gather followers and initiates for the war to come. Which side will prevail and gain dominion over the other: light or darkness? Omen: Heir to the Dunes is the latest chapter in the Omen Saga . This standalone expansion is the single largest expansion since Omen: A Reign of War. It not only includes all new unit cards and reward tiles compatible with all games in the Saga, but also introduces factions and an all-new path to victory in the form of structures. Omen: Heir to the Dunes - A fast-paced, head-to-head strategy card game complete with a thrilling solo variant. - Pledge your loyalty to Anubis or Horus and command your forces as you choose from multiple paths to victory. - Quick to learn and endlessly expandable with additional games from the Omen Saga.
Designers
Publishers
- Kolossal Games
Questions and answers
Omen: Heir to the Dunes supports 1–2 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 Omen: Heir to the Dunes is 30 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 Omen: Heir to the Dunes 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.
Omen: Heir to the Dunes 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.
Omen: Heir to the Dunes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 Omen: Heir to the Dunes are: John Clowdus. 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 Omen: Heir to the Dunes 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.