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Arena of Heroes
Will you be the last one standing?
Requirements
<30
2-4
12+
Description
Arena of Heroes pits two to four players against each other in a great melee battle to the death.Each player starts in a corner, acquires items, and uses the movement and combat cards to fight it out in the arena.
Movement cards allow you to move around the arena and gain the proper advantage against your opponents.
Combat cards allow you to attack your opponents as well as defend against attacks launched at you.
Item cards allow you to increase the effectiveness of the combat cards by giving bonuses to attack or defense.
Game Design: Jeremy Southard
Artist: Alex Melchor
Game Board Design: Wesley K. Hall
Father Geek Approved! Arena of Heroes Game Review [fathergeek.com]
Movement cards allow you to move around the arena and gain the proper advantage against your opponents.
Combat cards allow you to attack your opponents as well as defend against attacks launched at you.
Item cards allow you to increase the effectiveness of the combat cards by giving bonuses to attack or defense.
Game Design: Jeremy Southard
Artist: Alex Melchor
Game Board Design: Wesley K. Hall
Father Geek Approved! Arena of Heroes Game Review [fathergeek.com]
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Large Square Board Set | 1 set of 1 large square boards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 72 cards |  |
| Document | 1 |  |
| Large Stout Box (Only Top Printed) | 1 |  |
| Large Stout Box (Top And Sides Printed) | 1 | |
| Avatar, Transparent, Blue | 1 |  |
| Avatar, Transparent, Green | 1 |  |
| Avatar, Transparent, Orange | 1 |  |
| Avatar, Transparent, Purple | 1 |  |
| Wink, 22mm, Translucent Blue | 10 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 6 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | February 01, 2012 |
| Edition | 1.5 |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Adventure Survival Casual Gamer Strategy |
| More Info | Arena of Heroes web site |
Why buy this?
If you are looking for a fast and fun game of light strategy and a great deal of outwitting your opponent, grab an axe and make your way to the Arena of Heroes!
- Fight in the arena just like the gladiators!
- Find and equip different weapons!
- Crush your friends and your enemies in the arena!
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Downloads
Wastex Games
Notes
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
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Ratings and Reviews
Own It
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Arena of Heroes is an excellent example of a "beer and pretzels" game. If you are not familiar with this term, it describes a game that can be played very casually, is light on the rules, and has just...
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
This game is a BLAST! Lots of laughs to be had, and I love it. Easy to play and teach! Is fun for any member of the family, young and old!
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
I love this game. It's incredibly quick to learn, but there is a lot of strategy to how to win. You have to decide is it better to full on attack, run across the board and hide for a bit, or go for th...
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
There's no doubt that Arena of Heroes is one of my most popular board game I have played in a while. Thegame that boggles your mind. It will challenge you from start to end. The rules are fairly simpl...
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
Arena of Heroes is a knock-down, drag-out, gladiatorial duel to the death --- and its fun too! Playing off of one of the most popular historical concepts, AOH offers fast game play, great artwork and...
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
I love this game! I have a copy that I pull out and play with friends. It's a wonderfully simple game to learn/set up yet has a lot of strategy to it. I have enjoyed Arena of Heroes at my house and...
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