- BGG rating
- 7.9
Arcadia Quest: Inferno – Whole Lotta Lava
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,093
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Arcadia Quest: Inferno
2017
Rules assistance for Arcadia Quest: Inferno
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- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Arcadia Quest: Inferno
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Arcadia Quest: Inferno is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang, Guilherme Goulart, Thiago Aranha, and Fred Perret and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
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About the game
Inferno is a standalone expansion to Arcadia Quest. It is 100% compatible with the original base game and introduces four new Guilds: Sharks, Tigers, Crows, and Serpents. It features new types of heroes, such as Alchemists and Gladiators. There is a new branching campaign system, and the storyline revolves around the guilds descending into a fiery abyss. There are Brimstone cards that make the terrain risky to navigate, which operate similarly to the Tombstone cards from Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave. A new mechanism called "Damnation" will tempt the heroes with powerful weapons that can corrupt the characters over time or change the behavior of nearby monsters. There are also Angels, which are allied characters for the heroes to rescue, escort or assist. Working with the Angels can affect the branching campaign path system and even allow the player to recruit them for use in later missions.
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- Edge Entertainment
- CMON Global Limited
- Spaghetti Western Games
Questions and answers
Arcadia Quest: Inferno supports 2–4 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 Arcadia Quest: Inferno is 60–120 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 Arcadia Quest: Inferno for ages 13 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.
Arcadia Quest: Inferno has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Arcadia Quest: Inferno belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid. 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 Arcadia Quest: Inferno are: Eric M. Lang, Guilherme Goulart, Thiago Aranha, and Fred Perret. 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 Arcadia Quest: Inferno 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.