HeroClix

HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game produced by WizKids, Inc. Each player constructs a "force" of game pieces, each of which represents comic book characters including superheroes and supervillains. more...

History

With the overnight success of the first collectible miniatures game, Mage Knight, WizKids knew that they had hit paydirt with the concept of collectible wargame figurines. Heroclix was the next step; instead of the fantasy-based elves and goblins of Mage Knight, these figurines represented already-popular licensed characters from comic books. Collectors could construct battles between Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, or the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. The game appealed to existing comic book fans, players of wargames, and to collectors.

With the success of the first set of Heroclix, several expansions have been released. The original Heroclix, which were all from comic books printed by Marvel Comics, have been joined by sets from DC Comics, and from independent comics. The expansions have won several Origins Awards, taking three of the 2002 awards and the prestigious Game of the Year 2003 for Indy HeroClix.

In recent expansions, Wizkids added new card-based mechanics to the game, including Feats, which allow teams and specific characters to have specialized skills based on powers or training; and Battlefield Conditions, which affect all characters in the game.

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