# Empyrean Hero: The Card Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #21192
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2, 4)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.33 / 5
- **Designers**: G. Wesley Cone
- **Artists**: Culpeo Fox
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Fantasy, Fighting, Novel-based, Religious, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action / Event, Deck Construction, Deduction, Hand Management, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy card games with engine-building, a touch of bluffing, and deduction, Empyrean Hero might be your next obsession. Get ready for intense tactical battles where every play matters!Tactical engine buildingHigh-cost decisionsOne-turn win potentialStrategic team playSteep learning curveCan have frustrating OTWSPre-game deck constructionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Empyrean Hero: The Card Game plunges you directly into epic sky-battles that define the fate of a dystopian future. Imagine heroes reborn amidst chaos, fighting side-by-side in search of redemption and training for a greater confrontation against dark hordes. The objective here isn't to accumulate life or victory points, but to break through enemy defenses and destroy the opposing base. It's a tactical engine-building game where you assemble an arsenal of abilities to circumvent the rules and dive deep into the complexities of the HERO universe. Each turn is a crucial decision: you can only take ONE action, so it's vital to read your opponents and choose wisely. Every choice comes with a steep opportunity cost! The actions are H.E.R.O.: Heal your heroes, Enhance your heroes with new cards from your custom deck (you build your deck beforehand, or use pre-made ones), Recruit new heroes from the common market, or Overcome enemy defenses to seek that one-turn win. It's a true test of iron sharpening iron, where hand management and team strategy are essential. Easy to learn, but a journey to master, this game promises intense battles and surprising twists. Prepare for training!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Empyrean Hero is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average playtime?
A game session typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The game is described as easy to learn but a journey to master. The core mechanics are straightforward, but the strategies can be deep.

### Do I need to build my deck before the game?
Yes, you can build your deck before the match from a common pool of cards, or use the pre-set decks provided with the game.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to break through enemy defenses and destroy the opposing base, without relying on traditional life or victory points.

### Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It's a competitive team-based game (2v2 or 1v1, depending on player count), where teams battle to achieve the objective.