Tiny Epic Defenders (Second Edition)
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Tiny Epic Defenders packs a full cooperative fantasy defense game into a small box, challenging players to unite as heroes and protect the crumbling world of Aughmoore from encroaching darkness. This second edition brings new artwork, rebalanced character powers, redesigned Epic Foes, and permanent item tokens called ITEMeeples. Players use limited action points and area-majority influence to fend off waves of enemies threatening the land's outer regions. With a chit-pull system driving unpredictable threats, no two sessions play out the same way. It's a fast, tense cooperative experience that scales smoothly from solo to four players.
Hobbli's Notes
The Tiny Epic line consistently punches above its weight, and Defenders' second edition polish makes it one of the tightest cooperative games in a small box. Zero downtime keeps everyone locked in, even during a tense final stand. A great pick for groups who want big cooperative stakes without a big box or long setup.
What we like
- Packs a full cooperative fantasy game into a small box.
- Zero downtime keeps every player engaged simultaneously.
- Excellent dedicated solo mode.
- Chit-pull system creates unpredictable threats each game.
- Part of the well-loved Tiny Epic series.
Keep in mind
- Small components can be fiddly to manage.
- Chit-pull randomness can create swingy difficulty.
- Thematic depth is light compared to bigger cooperative games.
Who it's for
Great for cooperative game fans ages 10 and up, solo or in groups up to four, wanting a quick fantasy defense game.
