Return of the Heroes

Published 2003

Players take the role of one fantasy hero traveling a hidden world, which is set up differently for every new game. Players gather mighty artifacts to solve their quests. The characters develop during the game, which brings some role-playing flair to the game. To help you feel comfortable with your character, you can even choose a gender by simply flipping the character card. The game has been compared to Magic Realm and Talisman, with a complexity somewhere between the two. Other games in the series: Under the Shadow of the Dragon Helden in der Unterwelt (Heroes in the Underworld) Expanded by: Under the Shadow of the Dragon Die Rückkehr der Helden: Die Gralssuche (Return of the Heroes: Quest for the Grail) Microbadges: (Buy One)

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Modular Board Pick-up and Deliver Point to Point Movement Role Playing Variable Player Powers

Categories

Adventure Exploration Fantasy

Designers

Lutz Stepponat

Publishers

Pegasus Spiele
Return of the Heroes

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.36/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
6.48
BGG Rank
#3506
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Return of the Heroes supports 1 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 3 players.
A typical game of Return of the Heroes takes about 90 minutes.
Return of the Heroes has a complexity rating of 2.36/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Return of the Heroes is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Return of the Heroes has a rating of 6.48/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,071 ratings. It is ranked #3506 overall.
Return of the Heroes was designed by Lutz Stepponat. It was published in 2003.