Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1998)

About this game

Fantasy-based component game system with an expandable board game system that merges flexibility with an assortment of game mechanics in an easy to use system. It features Hercules, Iolaus, Autolycus and Salmoneus as the main characters. Contents include 4 character control sheets, 14 map pieces, 50 playing cards, 1 rulebook, 2 dice, 80 tokens. Can be played together with Xena Warrior Princess: The Board Game, which expands the playing area and increases the potential number of players to 8. Part of the Component Game System.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.8/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.