HeroScape

HeroScape: The Battle of All Time is a dynamic strategy game for 2 or more players (ideally 2 to 4), ages 8 and up. It was created by Stephen Baker, Rob Daviau, and Craig Van Ness, and published by Milton Bradley/Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro. The game lives up to its epic subtitle, offering thrilling battles between warriors from various eras and worlds. From the moment you begin building the modular battlefield—using interlocking terrain pieces that can be arranged in countless ways—the experience is immersive and customizable. Players draft their armies from a wide range of unique units, including robots, samurai, airborne troops, and more, then engage in tactical combat. If you’re drawn to the theme of time-spanning battles, HeroScape is a must-try. It was our pick for the second-best board game of 2004.