Heroscape Expansion Set: Thaelenk Tundra

Hasbro, Milton Bradley · Board game · 2006
2–3 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.3/5
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Essential for those wanting to vary the scenery and add icy verticality to the game. The visuals are stunning!

Highlights
  • Very immersive 3D terrain
  • Interesting new miniatures
  • Changes the tactical dynamics
  • Imposing glacial mountains
Keep in mind
  • Requires card translation
  • Requires base game to play
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About the game
If you're already a Heroscape fan, you know that the terrain is half the fun. Thaelenk Tundra arrives to turn your battlefield into a frozen nightmare, bringing Wave 4.5 to the table. Forget the green plains; now the fight happens on ice, with glacial mountains that completely change the strategy of positioning and troop movement.

This set is focused on expanding the game's geography. You get a generous amount of terrain pieces, including 21 ice hexes and various snow tiles (both single and double), allowing you to create imposing arctic scenarios. The highlight is the 6 glacial mountains and their bases, providing that classic Heroscape verticality, forcing players to think about who controls the heights to gain a tactical advantage in combat.

In addition to the terrain, the pack includes the 'Snow Hunters' content, adding new figures to diversify your armies. It's the perfect blend of medieval fantasy and science fiction, where warriors from different eras fight in a hostile environment. Dice rolling remains the heart of the action, but now with the extra challenge of navigating slippery surfaces and icy peaks. If you want to take your armies out of their comfort zone and test their endurance in extreme cold, this is the ideal upgrade. Prepare your miniatures, plan your mountain climb, and try not to freeze while attempting to annihilate your opponent in one of the series' most iconic terrain expansions.
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Game: Heroscape
Publisher Hasbro, Milton Bradley
Designer Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Stephen Baker
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to use this set?
Yes, this is an expansion set. You need the Heroscape base game for the core rules and structure.
What content is included in the pack?
You get 6 glacial mountains with bases, 21 ice pieces, 12 single snow tiles, 12 double snow tiles, and the Snow Hunters figures.
Is the game hard to assemble?
Not at all; Heroscape's modular interlocking system is very intuitive, allowing you to create different maps in minutes.
How long does a game last with this scenery?
Usually around 60 minutes, depending on the map size and the number of figures used.
How many players is it for?
The set is balanced for confrontations between 2 to 3 players.
Are the cards available in English?
Yes, the original release is in English, making it accessible for English speakers.