
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016

2015
Rules assistance for Quest for the Lost Pixel
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Quest for the Lost Pixel is a board game released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 15–240 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peter Jank and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
You must choose a hero and venture forward through the ever changing dungeon. What are you after? The Lost Pixel of course! Make it through all 10 floors and beat the time clock to avoid being swallowed up into oblivion. Level your hero up to defeat the upscaling monsters as you go deeper and deeper to each floor. Discover new items, treasures, events, and artifacts as you explore each floor for stairs to take you further down. Make it to the 10th Floor, find the Lost Pixel, and look for the portal to escape the dungeon to fulfill your quest and WIN the game!!! WHAT YOU GET FOR THE PRICE Almost 900 Cards Randomly Generated Dungeons Co-Op and Solo Player Games Hundreds of Items to Equip Hundreds of Monsters to Defeat Tough as Nails Dungeon Crawling 13 Unique Heroes to Choose From Tabletop RPG Stats and Dice 40 Completely Different Spells —description from the designer
Quest for the Lost Pixel 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 Quest for the Lost Pixel is 15–240 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 Quest for the Lost Pixel for ages 8 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.
Quest for the Lost Pixel has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Quest for the Lost Pixel belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, 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 credited designers of Quest for the Lost Pixel are: Peter Jank. 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 Quest for the Lost Pixel 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.