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Idol Quest
2006
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- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
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Idol Quest is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Modular Board.
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About the game
Enter a Mysterious Land of 3D Adventure! In the middle of a lake deep in a jungle, a centuries-old Idol sits atop an ancient tower. It’s a race to see who will be the first player to build a path across the lake and up the tower, seize the priceless Idol and escape to a waiting boat. But dangers lurk on every turn -- your opponent might block your escape route or steal the Idol from you -- or even bury your Explorer under a stone block! The Strategy Game of Capture and Escape Using a team of Explorers and an array of action cards, place blocks across the lake to create a 3D path to the top of the tower. With each roll of the die, your Explorers get closer to the Idol. If you draw the right card, you can leap ahead of the other players, steal an opponent’s card or send a player back to the start. But the game can change in a heartbeat -– your Explorers might be stranded on the shore or buried beneath a block -- so every move requires strategy and planning. The first player to reach the top of the tower, capture the Idol and escape to a waiting boat wins. Idol QuestTM is fast-paced fun for the entire family!
Editions
- Idol QuestenRex Games, Inc.2006
Questions and answers
Idol Quest 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 Idol Quest is 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 Idol Quest 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.
Idol Quest has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Idol Quest belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists Idol Quest 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.