Hero Realms
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 20 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Hero Realms is a fast-paced fantasy deck-building game adapted from the award-winning Star Realms. Each player starts with a small personal deck of gold and weapon cards, drawing five new cards each turn from a shared market of champions and actions. Gold buys powerful cards from the market row, while combat is used to attack opponents and reduce their health to zero. With expansions adding character classes, cooperative boss battles, and campaign play, it scales from quick duels to deeper long-term play.
Hobbli's Notes
A lean, addictive deckbuilder that plays in about 20 minutes but has real tactical depth. It's an easy recommendation for anyone who wants deck-building without the long setup or playtime of bigger titles.
What we like
- Fast setup and short playtime make it easy to get to the table.
- Deep tactical deck-building despite its accessible size.
- Expansions add classes, co-op bosses, and campaign modes.
- Great head-to-head tension in two-player games.
Keep in mind
- Can feel swingy when the market row favors one player.
- Base game offers limited variety without expansions.
- Games can end abruptly once a player's health hits zero.
Who it's for
Great for fantasy and card-game fans aged 12+ looking for a quick, competitive two-player game, though it scales up to four.
