
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,142
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2022

Expansion for Sentinels of the Multiverse
2013
Rules assistance for Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character
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Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character is an expansion for Sentinels of the Multiverse released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Adam Rebottaro, Christopher Badell, and Paul Bender and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Cooperative Game.
No one really knows where John came from. He just showed up one day in the Everglades on his houseboat. The gators didn't seem to pay him much attention. Once in awhile, one would crawl up on his boat, and John would come out and talk to it in hushed tones until it wandered off. Folks found John strange, but it was clear he wasn't trouble. Just a kindly old coot who kept to himself. All sorts of stories were made up about the strange, swamp-dweller, but none came close to the truth. John Rhodes was, in fact, the world’s most talented alchemist, and wielder of the Philosopher’s Stone. John had always had an affinity for altering the very threads of existence. He could feel them as they stretched around him, connecting everything to everything else. So, when those lines drew him to a mysterious, glowing stone, he knew it was right and proper to take it with him. The stone allows him to twist the lines, rather than just perceive them, and he can now easily transmute objects into other materials. John, The Scholar, mostly keeps to himself, though he’s always willing to share a bit of wisdom and a bite to eat with anyone who passes by. However, now and again, he feels the ley-lines pull and twang sharply, which shouldn't happen. He’ll travel from one place to another, easing the tension on the lines by stopping the odd, extra-planar entity from entering this dimension, or keeping the crazed scientist from pulling the moon into the earth, or halting the nightmarish legions of a comatose little girl. Sometimes, he’ll work with other gentle souls to accomplish his goal - he doesn't mind a little company now and then. Mainly he just wants to keep things copacetic.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character is 45 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character for ages 13 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.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Cooperative Game. 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character are: Adam Rebottaro, Christopher Badell, and Paul Bender. 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character as an expansion for Sentinels of the Multiverse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sentinels of the Multiverse to use it. Check that your edition of Sentinels of the Multiverse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.