- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis
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Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis is an expansion for Super Dungeon Explore released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by John Cadice, Chris Birkenhagen, and Deke Stella and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
About the game
Game description from the publisher: Promotional Anti-Hero for the Dungeon player to be used with Caverns of Roxor. Each level expansion for Super Dungeon Explore will feature its own Hero or Anti-Hero. Lord Vulcanis was cast from the marble halls of Celestia due to his fiery temper and bellicose nature. Since his fall he has focused his considerable might on destroying the Celestials’ realm. Filled with fury at his continued failure he has sent his Heralds across Crystalia to rally the dark races to his banner and subjugate those who would oppose him. Contents of the box: 1 Fully Assembled Herald of Vulcanis Miniature - 1x Herald of Vulcanis Game Card - 1x Unique Herald of Vulcanis Treasure Card. v2 1 x Herald of Vulcanis, Assembled Model 2 x Herald of Vulcanis, Mini-Boss Cards 1 x Dark Centurion, Hero Card 1 x Vulcanis's Maul, Treasure Card
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Ulisses Spiele
- Soda Pop Miniatures
- Ninja Division
Questions and answers
Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis is 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis 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.
Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis 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.
Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis are: John Cadice, Chris Birkenhagen, and Deke Stella. 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Herald of Vulcanis as an expansion for Super Dungeon Explore. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Super Dungeon Explore to use it. Check that your edition of Super Dungeon Explore is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.