Iron Helm
- Players: 1 player
- Play time: 30–45 min
- BGG rating: 8.1
About Iron Helm
Iron Helm is a solo-play dungeon crawler in which you play as a hero in search of one last major score before finally hanging up the sword and retiring. Iron Helm uses a draw two, pick one mechanic, that has the player draw two cards from the dungeon deck, reveal one, and then decide to either resolve the revealed card, or take their chances with the unknown. Players will start the game with some coin that they can spend to equip themselves for the adventure. Once inside the dungeon they will encounter nasty foes, discover treasures, unlock plot cards, and ultimately face a dungeon boss. Along the way you will learn new skills and upgrade your character with new items. You will have to manage your health and energy levels, while trying to avoid hazards like getting poisoned or lost in the labyrinth. The core mechanics in Iron Helm are based on the core mechanics of our other solo-play game Desolate, but with many new advanced layers. Each adventure should feel unique with multiple characters, items, foes, and loot to encounter and the player will have to make tough choices with each new dungeon card drawn. In order to win, you must unlock the dungeon boss, by resolving a certain number of plot cards, and then vanquish the boss. You will then score points based on a multitude of accomplishments to determine how well your retirement will be. -description from designer
- Released
- 2019
- Designer
- Jason Glover
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 1 player (BGG community)
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How many players can play Iron Helm?
Iron Helm plays with 1 player.
What is the best player count for Iron Helm?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Iron Helm is best with 1 player (29 votes).
How long does Iron Helm take to play?
A game of Iron Helm takes 30–45 min.
What age is Iron Helm for?
The recommended minimum age for Iron Helm is 12+.
Iron Helm expansions
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #1 – Warren of Despair
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #2 – Blackened Burrow
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #3 – Galnok's Labyrinth
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #4 – Crystal Caverns
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #5 – Throne of Embers
- Iron Helm: Adventure Pack #6 – Malicia's Refuge
- Iron Helm: Dungeon Deck #2 – The Howling Abyss
- Iron Helm: Grubrot Promo Card
- Iron Helm: Iron Chest
- Iron Helm: Loot & Lore Pack
- Iron Helm: The Fanny Pack
- Iron Helm: Uln-Rolk Promo Card
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