2010Rob Heinsoo, Peter Lee, Mike Mearls, Bill Slavicsek
- Videos
- 148
- Creators
- 53
1 - 5 players60 minMedium weight

2026Rob Heinsoo
Mainly reviews and playthroughs. Armello: The Board Game is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 5 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 3 recorded sessions, 3 unboxings, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
Armello: The Board Game brings the same colorful world and compelling characters from the Armello video game to life on the tabletop. The King of Armello has fallen ill to a dark and mysterious force called the Rot. The disease slowly consumes his body and soul, twisting him into madness. Banes, corrupted monsters of the Rot, roam unchecked. In response, the Great Clans have called on their Heroes to claim the throne. The Heroes will need to undertake Quests across the land to gain Experience, collect Treasures, and recruit Followers if they hope to slay the King. Or, if their exploits can earn them sufficient Prestige in the eyes of the Armellians, they may win the crown outright! In Armello: The Board Game, players take on the roles of Heroes to quest, battle, and employ a bit of trickery to gain Prestige and become the new ruler of Armello! Armello is in part a deck builder, meaning each Hero starts with their own deck of cards and adds to it over the course of the game. It is also an area control game, as Heroes travel across the map to stake their claim on Settlements and complete Quests. In addition to building a deck and exploring the map, Heroes will take part in battles by rolling dice. Gaining additional dice to roll and card effects that manipulate them will help you overcome your opponents in battle. Your success in Armello is determined by Prestige. Prestige can be earned by completing Quests and winning battles. There are 2 paths to victory: Regicide Victory (reach 30 Prestige, then enter the Palace and slay the King) and Proclamation Victory (Win immediately when you reach 70 Prestige). If you're already familiar with the Armello video game, that's great! You've got a head start with many of the board game's mechanics.
Armello: The Board Game has 13 videos from 8 creators: 5 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 3 playthroughs, 3 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2024 to April 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Armello: The Board Game - Kickstarter Overview" by Before You Play, which runs 15 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Armello: The Board Game | Dice Tower Preview Ella" by The Dice Tower. 4 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Armello the Board Game! Kickstarter Preview Playthrough!" by Nerds of the West, one of 3 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Dungeons & Dragons: Castle Ravenloft Board Game, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game and Three-Dragon Ante: Legendary Edition – Giants War, also by Rob Heinsoo.
2010Rob Heinsoo, Peter Lee, Mike Mearls, Bill Slavicsek
1 - 5 players60 minMedium weight
2012Rob Heinsoo, Cory Jones
2 - 6 players30 minLight weight
2025Rob Heinsoo
2 - 4 players30 - 60 minMedium weight
2022Rob Heinsoo
2 - 6 players30 min
From BoardGameGeek:
Armello: The Board Game brings the same colorful world and compelling characters from the Armello video game to life on the tabletop. The King of Armello has fallen ill to a dark and mysterious force called the Rot. The disease slowly consumes his body and soul, twisting him into madness. Banes, corrupted monsters of the Rot, roam unchecked. In response, the Great Clans have called on their Heroes to claim the throne. The Heroes will need to undertake Quests across the land to gain Experience, collect Treasures, and recruit Followers if they hope to slay the King. Or, if their exploits can earn them sufficient Prestige in the eyes of the Armellians, they may win the crown outright! In Armello: The Board Game, players take on the roles of Heroes to quest, battle, and employ a bit of trickery to gain Prestige and become the new ruler of Armello! Armello is in part a deck builder, meaning each Hero starts with their own deck of cards and adds to it over the course of the game. It is also an area control game, as Heroes travel across the map to stake their claim on Settlements and complete Quests. In addition to building a deck and exploring the map, Heroes will take part in battles by rolling dice. Gaining additional dice to roll and card effects that manipulate them will help you overcome your opponents in battle. Your success in Armello is determined by Prestige. Prestige can be earned by completing Quests and winning battles. There are 2 paths to victory: Regicide Victory (reach 30 Prestige, then enter the Palace and slay the King) and Proclamation Victory (Win immediately when you reach 70 Prestige). If you're already familiar with the Armello video game, that's great! You've got a head start with many of the board game's mechanics.
Designer
Rob Heinsoo
Artists
Dann May, Greg May
Publisher
King of the Castle Games Company
Mechanics