
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,769
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Penny Arcade: The Game – Gamers vs. Evil
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion
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Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion is an expansion for Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Badoux and Maxime Babad and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Here is the 3rd expansion of the Saint Seiya Deckbuilding game Adds new material and new mechanics: A new Playmat with a new river of cards (the specters) The new Specter cards can be sent to opponents to add penalties to them. A new board for each player with the arrival of the "Senses" to offer new effects that speed up the game. Lots of new cards (Heroes, Armor, Epics, etc.) as well as new Ability cards offering new effects. A new "Duel" game mode allowing 2 players to compete as the Golden Knights. —description from the designer
Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion supports 2–5 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 Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion is 90–180 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 Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion 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.
Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are 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 credited designers of Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion are: Nicolas Badoux and Maxime Babad. 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 Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding – Hades Expansion as an expansion for Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding to use it. Check that your edition of Saint Seiya: Deckbuilding is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.