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Expansion for Boss Monster 2: The Next Level

Boss Monster: Tools of Hero-Kind

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Published
2013
Reach
Niche (via base game)
Players
2–4
Play time
20 min
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Main mechanics

  • Auction & bidding
  • Hand management
  • Direct conflict
  • Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Direct conflict: Players attack each other head-on.
Full publisher description

Tools of Hero-Kind is a 26-card mini-expansion for Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game . With the introduction of Item cards, Tools of Hero-Kind will transform the adventurers exploring your dungeon. They'll go from being a resource that you harvest into an undeniable threat. Magical weapons, armor, items and scrolls will attach themselves to Heroes as they come into town and confer their Power-Up abilities. Of course, with bigger risks come bigger rewards. Should you manage to defeat a hero carrying an Item, you'll be able to use the one-time Reward effect of that item to further your own nefarious goals. Included: 20 Item cards 4 Advanced Room cards 2 Spell cards new rules card All cards are 88mm x 63mm like the original game.

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