# Worldspanner Factions, Set 1: Heroes

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.6
- **BGG Rank**: #6053
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 150-240 min
- **Weight**: 3.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Brett G. Murrell
- **Artists**: Anna Lakisova, Chris Collingwood, Daniel Rubio, István Strabán, Kurt Miller, Mario Wibisono, Ondřej Hrdina
- **Publishers**: Worldspanner
- **Categories**: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Science Fiction, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Modular Board, Stat Check Resolution, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love epic battles and mind‑blowing alliances, this game will hook you.Tactical RPG meets adventureModular board that changes every gameHeroes with unique powersLong playtime (up to 4 hrs)Medium to high complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Worldspanner Factions, Set 1: Heroes is the fresh star that’s set to revamp the Duel of Ages universe. Instead of being locked into one setting, you now command teams of heroes from the past, present, and even future, each with powers that can swing the game. The game runs on a modular hexagonal board, where each piece can be assembled differently every session, ensuring no two maps are alike. Turns are neatly split: your team takes one action per hero (move, attack, summon a minion), then the other team reacts, and then you dive into adventures that earn objective points outside of combat, like forging alliances with factions. All of this happens over 9 or 12 rounds, after which you tally points and the winner emerges. The content is massive – 49 heroes, 90 treasures, and board pieces that allow for an almost infinite universe of combinations. And if you think that’s enough, expansions bump the hero and treasure count to 360, turning the game into a full‑blown strategy and narrative marathon. Rules were streamlined from Duel of Ages, making the learning curve smoother, but depth remains with mechanics like line of sight, stat checks, and unique character powers. If you love team play, tactical RPGs, and epic stories that change every game, Worldspanner Factions is what your table has been missing.

## FAQ
### How long does a typical game last?
Between 150 and 240 minutes, depending on player count and expansions used.

### What is the ideal number of players?
Best for 2 to 8 players, but works best when split into two teams of four.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium to high – there are several mechanics, but rules are streamlined from Duel of Ages.

### What are the main components?
49 heroes, 90 treasures, modular board pieces, action cards, and stat tokens.

### Is there a solo mode?
No official solo mode, but some expansions add AI that allows solo play.

### Do I need translated cards to play in Portuguese?
Yes, the game relies on English cards; a translated sheet or localised cards is recommended.

### How does the alliance mechanic work?
You earn objective points by forming alliances with factions, which can shift each team's strategy.

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