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Pathfinder Quest
2026
Rules assistance for Pathfinder Quest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Pathfinder Quest
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Pathfinder Quest is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Sharpen your swords and ready your spells because the people of the Darkmoon Vale are in danger and they need your help! Gather up to three friends and explore the mysteries of the vale and uncover the villain behind the sinister forces that threaten to reduce the entire region to a pile of smoldering ash. Pathfinder Quest is a cooperative adventure board game for 1–4 players. Build your character(s) from the ground up by choosing their ancestry, class, and ability cards—or dive right in and play a prebuilt iconic hero! From character creation to combat challenges and exploration, each player’s actions matter, with choices that ripple throughout the entire multisession campaign. Designed to bridge the gap between quick, randomized dungeon crawlers and sprawling, prep-heavy delves, Pathfinder Quest offers a full campaign of 12 possible adventures, each lasting approximately 2 hours. With no GM required, an introduction that swiftly teaches the rules as you play, and a rich narrative that rewards teamwork, this game is sure to be a hit whether your group is new to tabletop gaming or seasoned veterans of the adventuring life! Pathfinder Quest includes an Adventure Book (detailing each one of the possible dozen adventures you might experience), a Challenge Book (containing the hidden outcomes for many of your choices), map tiles, custom dice, hundreds of cards, monster pawns, and select miniatures as well! —description from the publisher Pathfinder Quest: Endless Adventure Mode uses the creatures, map tiles, and components within Pathfinder Quest's box to generate random encounters and challenges. Don't have time for a full session? Roll up some encounters and dive right in!
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- Paizo Publishing
Questions and answers
Pathfinder Quest supports 1–4 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 Pathfinder Quest is 120–180 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 Pathfinder Quest 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.
Pathfinder Quest has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Pathfinder Quest belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Pathfinder Quest are: Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini. 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 Pathfinder 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.