
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,253
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rite
- 2–5 players
- 60–150 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2024

2021
Rules assistance for Keepers of the Questar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Keepers of the Questar is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gordon LeVasseur and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Square Grid, and Grid Movement.
The enigmatic Quest Masters of Arbandy left many mysterious quests in their wake but the most coveted of all is an unrivaled treasure known as the Questar. Tavern tales and oracles of old have said that mortal artistry pales in comparison to the Questar's beauty. Now competing parties of adventurers have formed to take on the Quest Masters' quests and become the Keepers of the Questar…..They are inviting you to embark on this journey and collect the Questar for you very own! But beware, hidden dangers lurk within dungeons encumbered by traps and monsters; ready to destroy the unwary adventurer! Traps and monsters can be exposed, but can you avoid them all? This is a 1 vs 1 dungeon crawler. You will play as both the Adventurer and Quest Master as you face off against your opponent in a race to be the first to compete your opponent's designed map. Contents: 8 Adventurer Cards, 8 Double Sided Maps, 2 Quest Master Screens, 1 Quest Sheet, Pad Tokens: 36 Monsters, 28 Traps, 4 Wellsprings, 4 Entrance Portals, 4 Exit Portals, 4 Chests, 4 Questars, 12 Combat/Ability, 24 Experience (XP), 38 Health Damage, 4 Party Markers, 2 Token Bags, Rulebook. -Publisher's Blurb The game is played between two opponents, each maintaining a secret map with plotted locations (traps, monsters, etc.). Players alternate moving their explorer units on the board, encountering obstacles as they progress. Tokens, dice, and cards are used to resolve conflict situations. The first player to locate and obtain the opponent's Questar wins. -user summary
Keepers of the Questar supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Keepers of the Questar is 45 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 Keepers of the Questar 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.
Keepers of the Questar has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Keepers of the Questar belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Square Grid, and Grid Movement. 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 Keepers of the Questar are: Gordon LeVasseur. 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 Keepers of the Questar 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.