# HeroTec

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #14014
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 1, 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Duane Kolar
- **Artists**: Fabrice Weiss
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Print & Play, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting

## Verdict
Great for drafting fans and superhero themes, with strategic mechanics and quick play.Fast drafting and engaging theme.Moderate learning curve and planning dependency.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR GENRE FANS WITH CAVEATS FOR NEWBIES

## Description
HeroTec is a science fiction card game where you and your partner play as engineers for a company building tech for superheroes. The goal is to draft cards from a common pool — gadgets, costumes, vehicles, and lairs — and use them in your workshop to gain resources like circuits, tools, and reactors. These are then used to build items for your client's showcase, racing to complete four required items first. The game emphasizes open drafting mechanics, where you don’t know opponents’ options, forcing quick and adaptive decisions. The superhero and futuristic tech theme pairs well with a fast-paced, strategic gameplay experience. Simple mechanics but requiring tactical planning, as each card has specific resources that must be combined to build desired items. While the creative theme is engaging, the game may have a moderate learning curve due to resource management dependencies. I recommend it to fans of strategic card games, especially those who enjoy drafting mechanics and sci-fi themes. The short 30-minute playtime and two-player focus make it ideal for quick sessions between friends.

## FAQ
### How many players?
Two players only.

### How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not too complex, but requires resource strategy.

### Does it need setup?
No, it's a print-and-play game.

### Who is it for?
For fans of strategic card games and sci-fi themes.

### Are there expansions?
No, it's a standalone game.

### Is it good for beginners?
Yes, but start with simpler games first.