Diceborn Heroes

Diceborn Games Ltd. · Board game · 2019
1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–90 min Weight 2.5/5
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6.5 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

A perfect tabletop tribute to old-school JRPGs with satisfying-progression.

Highlights
  • Great-RPG-feel
  • Satisfying character growth
  • Engaging-campaign-mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Heavy language dependency
  • Can be quite punishing
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you grew up loving old-school JRPGs, Diceborn Heroes is going to feel like home! This cooperative adventure puts you and your friends in control of a party of heroes fighting to protect the lands of Dievalice from encroaching evil. It’s all about teamwork, tactical-dice-rolling, and-of-course-leveling up.

The core gameplay revolves around-dice management and deck building. During combat, you'll roll your dice and assign them to attack-slots to tackle monsters. But it's not just about rolling high; it's about how you use your-hero's unique-abilities and cards to mitigate damage. As you defeat enemies, your heroes gain experience, allowing them to flip their-character cards, learn new skills, and even change classes. It's incredibly satisfying to see your party grow stronger over multiple-sessions.

What truly sets this game apart is its persistent-world feel. The campaign mechanics mean that your successes and failures leave a legacy. Items found in one run might show up in the next, and-even more interestingly-the-enemies you faced can influence the world for the next generation of heroes. It creates a sense of a living, breathing-world. Just a heads-up: the game is quite language-dependent, so make sure you're ready to dive deep into the-text-to master the-mechanics!

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada
Publisher Diceborn Games Ltd.
Designer Keith Donaldson

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Is the game difficult?
Yes, it can be quite punishing if you don' don't manage your dice and-cards wisely!
Do I need to know English?
Yes, there is a significant language dependency for-reading-card-text-and-abilities.
How many players can play?
It supports 1 to 4 players, making it great for solo-play or groups.
How long does a session last?
Expect anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes per-combat-encounter.
Is there a campaign mode?
Absolutely! The game features-mechanics-that-link-your-successes-and-failures-across-sessions.

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