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Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion
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- 30 min
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- BGG #10,824
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes
2021
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- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
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Tiny Ninjas: Heroes is a board game released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryan Leininger and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes is a 1-2 player tactical combat game featuring grid-based movement, hand management, and variable abilities. Players command a team of five ninjas with the goal of defeating their opponent’s Hero. Ninja characters are dynamic, each providing a unique strategic function. Gameplay consists of players cycling through various phases: INCOME, MOVE, ACTION, ATTACK, DEFEND. Players will acquire items, shields and Energy Points (EP) which are used to activate powerful abilities and string together extremely satisfying combos. Custom printed ninja dice are used to track the positioning and health of each ninja. Battles take place within a 4x7 grid arena that is attached to the lid of the Game Box. The entire game can be played right within the Game Box. The dedicated solo-mode, APOCALYPSE, pits a single player against endless waves of powerful and ruthless Zombies in a true fight for survival. Tiny Ninjas: Heroes is quick to learn with layered tactical depth allowing for players to bond with specific Heroes and develop unique strategies.
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- 2niverse Games
Questions and answers
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes supports 1–2 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes is 30 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes for ages 10 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.
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes belongs to these categories: Fighting and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes are: Ryan Leininger. 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes 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.