- BGG rating
- 8.0
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon – Return to the Forests of Adrimon
- 1–7 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,425
- BGG rating
- 7.8
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon
2019
Rules assistance for HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–7 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon is a board game released in 2019 for 1–7 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Mariucci, Nathan Loos, and Kat Kimoundri and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.2
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon – Living Card Deck
- 1–7 players
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.2
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon – Encounter Deck
- 1–7 players
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.9
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon – Fall of the Ancients
- 1–6 players
- 240–1200 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2024
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About the game
The forests were once populated by the elves of old- stewards of nature and protectors of the realm of fey. They departed nearly a century ago, emptying their pristine cities. Slowly the settlements were repopulated by other races and culture eventually returned to their walls. Now, however, the peoples of the forest kneel to one enigmatic sorceress named Adrimon. All who enter slowly succumb to her presence, eventually becoming mindless slaves bound to her will. The cities are now lost, havens only to the mind-wiped. They work tirelessly on the Magi's automatons, enormous constructs fueled by the souls she has bound. There have been heroes who have faced her and failed. In each attempt, they sacrificed themselves, vowing an oath that just might lead to Adrimon's undoing. These oaths gave power to their equipment creating relics that can diminish her magic, but they have been broken to pieces and scattered throughout the land. It is whispered that the only way Adrimon can be defeated is to find these relic fragments and piece them together. Enter the Forests of Adrimon and attempt to gather the relic fragments, creating powerful equipment that may help destroy the sorceress. Players will be able to gain Favors from the spirits of the heroes who came before them, sneak into the mind-wiped cities, move though the fey-realm and interact with the Dryad (a powerful ally), battle tough foes and even save some of them from the Magi's wrath. There are hundreds of unique scenarios that can affect each game. Team up to create your heroes and unseat the terrible sorceress, freeing the mind-wiped from their terrible enslavement. —description from the publisher FAQ with Official Answers
Mechanics
Publishers
- Mariucci J. Designs, LLC
Questions and answers
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon supports 1–7 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 HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon is 60–180 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 HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon for ages 12 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.
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon are: Jonathan Mariucci, Nathan Loos, and Kat Kimoundri. 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 HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon 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.