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Song of Gold and Darkness
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Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition
2007
Rules assistance for Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition
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Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrea Sfiligoi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Song of Wind and Water
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Song of Deeds and Glory
- 2 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2009
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About the game
Song of Blades and Heroes is a fast-play, skirmish-level fantasy miniature system. It uses an action-point system that requires no book-keeping. The rules are designed to be simple, fast and fun so that a mini campaign of several games can be played in a single evening. The game uses only 6 sided dice and requires approximately 5-10 models per player. The rules recommend 15 mm figures on a 60x60cm play area, but can be played in other scales. There is nothing scaled in inches or centimetres, three measuring sticks to measure all distances and ranges. Alternatively the game can be played without measuring sticks on a hexgrid. The game includes statistics for 180+ monsters and heroes, and details to be able to create your own. Also there are campaign rules where your warband grows more powerful after every battle, and six basic scenarios. There are some stand-alone games based on the same system, which could also be used as expansions to the base game: Song of Arthur and Merlin (2008) - Arthurian supplement featuring sections on the historical Dark Ages king, the Welsh legendary king, and the Hollywood king. Originally an expansion, in 2011 this was re-released as a stand-alone product. Mutants and Death Ray Guns (2008) - a post-holocaust skirmish game. Song of the Splintered Lands (2009) - Sourcebook based on the Splintered Light miniatures line. Song of Drums and Shakos (2009) - a Napoleonics skirmish game. Flying Lead (2010) - a game of gang warfare to Pulp action, from military operations to black-clad assassins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ganesha Games
- Golem Games
Questions and answers
Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition supports 2–6 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 Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition is 30–120 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 Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition 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.
Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition are: Andrea Sfiligoi. 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 Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition 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.