# Rent a Hero

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #4426
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.48 / 5
- **Designers**: Kuro
- **Artists**: Biboun, David Ausloos, Zezhou Chen, くろにゃこ。 (Kuronyako), 純志 (Junsi)
- **Publishers**: 2 Pionki, Alderac Entertainment Group, DMZ Games, Gemblo Company, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby World, IELLO, Mancalamaro, Manifest Destiny, Pegasus Spiele, Portal Games, Reflexshop, Rexhry, Zito! Ώρα για παιχνίδι
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hand Management, Set Collection, Take That

## Verdict
Looking for a quick game full of bluffing with friends? Rent a Hero delivers that dose of fun with simple mechanics and direct interaction.Hero collection with powersDynamic round rulesConstant interaction and bluffingFast and fun gamesCollecting duplicate heroesLuck in initial drawInteraction can be frustratingFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a wild race for legendary heroes in Rent a Hero! In this fast-paced and fun card game, each of you takes on the role of an aspiring hero trying to assemble the best possible team. The goal is simple: be the first to recruit six out of the seven unique heroes available. Each hero not only counts towards your collection but also possesses a special power that can be used once to turn the game in your favor.

The challenge? You don't directly choose which heroes to pick. Each turn, you'll pass a card from your hand, face down, to the player next to you. That player can decide whether to add the hero to their collection or pass it on. But beware: if you take a hero you already have, both cards go to the discard pile, a painful setback! To make things tougher (or better, depending on your perspective!), each round has specific rules dictating which cards can be passed – perhaps only even numbers, or numbers below a certain value. This adds a layer of strategy and bluffing, as you need to think not only about what you want but also about what others can or cannot pass.

With a playtime of 20 to 30 minutes and playable by 3 to 5 people, Rent a Hero is perfect for kicking off game night or for quick matches among friends. It's a light game with low language dependency, guaranteeing plenty of laughs and tense moments as you try to guess your opponents' intentions and complete your hero collection before anyone else. If you enjoy card games with a touch of deduction and interaction, this fantastic adventure is for you!

## FAQ
### What is the main objective of Rent a Hero?
The objective is to be the first player to collect six out of the seven different heroes available in the game.

### How many people can play Rent a Hero?
The game is for 3 to 5 players.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Rent a Hero usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes.

### Does the game require a lot of reading in English?
No, the game has very little text on the cards, making it easily playable even for those who are not fluent in the language.

### How does player interaction work?
The main interaction is passing cards. You pass a card to the player next to you, who can take it or pass it on, and there are rules that can limit what can be passed.

### What happens if I take a hero I already have?
If you take a hero that is already part of your collection, both cards (the one you already had and the one you just received) go to the discard pile.

### Is Rent a Hero a game for beginners?
Yes, its rules are simple and the playtime is short, making it a great option for those who are new to board games or for casual play.

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