Manufacturers | WizKids |
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Designers | Monte Cook (2002) Jeff Quick (2002) Mike Mulvihill (2002) Jon Leitheusser (2002–2005) Jeff Grubb (2003) Kelly Bonilla (2008) Scott D'Agostino (2015-2021) Brian Galley (2022-Present) Lead designer: Seth Johnson (2005–Jun 2009) Eric Engelhard (Jul 2009-Apr 2020) |
Publishers | WizKids (2002-2003) The Topps Company (2003-2009) NECA (2009-Present) |
Publication | July 2002 |
Years active | 2002-2008, 2009-present |
Genres | Board game, Dice game, Wargame |
Languages | English |
Systems | Clix |
Players | 2-Unlimited |
Setup time | < 5 minutes |
Playing time | Varies, depending on the point build and number of players |
Chance | Medium (dice rolling) |
Skills | Arithmetic Reading Logic Strategy Common sense Metagaming Opportunity cost Wargaming Tactics Probability Die Rolling |
Website | http://www.heroclix.com |
HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system that centers on the world of superhero comic books, especially the DC Comics and Marvel Comics universes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Captain Marvel, Teen Titans, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, the Mighty Thor, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and many others.[1] Players construct teams of comic book heroes, villains, or characters from various video games series such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, and Halo and engage in a turn-by-turn battle on grid maps based on various storyline locations. The game was originally designed and produced by WizKids, but was discontinued in November 2008 when WizKids owner Topps shut down their HeroClix line. In September 2009, collectible toy producer National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) purchased some of the WizKids' intellectual property from Topps, including the HeroClix rights, and then soon after began to produce and sell new HeroClix series.