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Tannhäuser: Hoss is an expansion for Tannhäuser released in 2011 for 2–10 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the Publisher: He stared out across the sea, watching the starlight reflect off the water as he wondered how long it had truly been. How long had it been since his people gazed up to the heavens? How long had he truly been trapped in this decaying land, surrounded by the inferiority that lay upon this world like a black shroud? He knew...deep in his mind he knew. But he was tired of looking to the past. The future was much more bloody, and much more glorious... Fantasy Flight Games is excited to announce the upcoming release of Hoss, a single figure expansion for Tannhäuser. Hoss Harbinger is a descendant of Atlas, the true king of the world. In his veins flows the blood of the ancients, and he wields their powers with ease. Hoss is a frighteningly powerful individual, able to bend time and space to his will. His manipulation of reality gives him superior agility and his clairvoyant nature gives him the edge in combat. He has joined the Reich in his quest to return his people to glory, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his ends. Hoss comes with a detailed pre-painted miniature, a character sheet, a rulebook with a unique scenario for Hoss, and tokens for all of his equipment.
Editions
- Tannhäuser: HossENFantasy Flight Games2011
Mechanics
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Tannhäuser: Hoss supports 2–10 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 Tannhäuser: Hoss is 60 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 Tannhäuser: Hoss 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.
Tannhäuser: Hoss has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Tannhäuser: Hoss belongs to these categories: Wargame, Horror, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 catalogue lists Tannhäuser: Hoss as an expansion for Tannhäuser. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tannhäuser to use it. Check that your edition of Tannhäuser is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.