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- BGG rating
- 7.3
Abyss
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Adventurers Required
2026
Rules assistance for Adventurers Required
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Adventurers Required
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Adventurers Required is a board game released in 2026 for 3–8 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bethany Linder and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Once upon a time, there was a veeery tired wizard... In Adventurers Required, players can land their dream job: Who hasn't always wanted to be HR manager of a guild? Assemble a team of sneaky adventurers, tiptoe into the wizard's tower, and snatch his treasures. But beware! Alongside their skills, the team’s noise rating is cruicial. If things get too loud, they’ll wake the wizard. And that would be very bad... At the start of each round, players have to hire one new team member. And yes, it will be tricky to choose from the recruits: A card from your hand, one from the market or will a lucky draw hire the perfect team member from the draw pile? From bard to druid, every adventurer comes with their strengths - and also a certain noise level! But even the loudest can be silent as a shadow with the right partner. Once your dream team is ready, let the wizard snore on… send them in and leave with the biggest haul – and victory! After only five rounds, the player with the most treasure wins. Adventurers required is a beginner friendly card game, plays super quick and will make you crave: Again, please! Manufactured from FSC-certified material. -description from publisher
Designers
Publishers
- asmodee
- Lookout Games
Questions and answers
Adventurers Required supports 3–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Adventurers Required is 15–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Adventurers Required for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Adventurers Required has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Adventurers Required belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Adventurers Required are: Bethany Linder. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Adventurers Required as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.