{"product_id":"blaze-heidelberg-games","title":"Blaze: Heidelbar Games","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Forest Burns, Every Choice Counts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fire is spreading faster than anyone planned for. Flames leap from tree to tree, and the crew on the ground has to think fast — drop a firebreak here, redirect resources there, and hope the wind doesn't shift before the job is done. Blaze puts players in the thick of a wildfire response operation where coordination and quick thinking matter more than any individual move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Heidelberg Games, Blaze is a cooperative firefighting game for three to five players. Teams work together to contain an unpredictable wildfire as it spreads across a modular board, deploying firefighters and resources to cut off the blaze before it overwhelms the landscape. The fire doesn't wait — each round the flames advance according to their own logic, and the crew has to adapt. Victory belongs to the team that fights smart, not just hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Picks Up a Shovel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlaze is rated for ages ten and up, which makes it a strong pick for families ready to step beyond roll-and-move territory into something with genuine stakes and shared decision-making. At three to five players, it hits its stride with a full crew around the table — the communication and coordination that cooperative games thrive on really opens up when everyone has a role to play. Plan on an hour or so of play time. The rules aren't punishing to learn, but the fire will test you, making this a medium-weight experience that rewards a second and third play as the team gets sharper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modular board means no two fires burn quite the same way, giving Blaze solid replay value right out of the gate. Component quality from Heidelberg Games is consistently strong — expect sturdy tiles, clear iconography, and the kind of tactile pieces that make the chaos of a spreading fire feel appropriately dramatic on the table. The cooperative format makes it a natural fit for game nights where everyone wants to be pulling in the same direction rather than at each other's throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeidelberg Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Heidelbear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44664163532888,"sku":"HB19","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/f71fa1f1018a4d64b2beb84924375104_0.webp?v=1787772006","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/blaze-heidelberg-games","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}