
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,036
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Adventure Realms
- 2–4 players
- 40–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria
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Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria is an expansion for Quest for the Lost Pixel released in 2016 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Jank and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
In Catacombs of Atheria, the game now throws in a fun press-your-luck mini game known as the Catacombs. You will need to manage your energy to get in and out of there before you pass out and lose what you earned. The Catacombs is not the only new addition to the game. This expansion also includes more customization for your heroes. Now when your Hero levels up to a certain level, they will have the choice between 2 (Hero specific) additional classes giving them new abilities. Speaking of Heroes, the expansion also comes with 2 new heroes - The Bard and The Summoner. Also, new dungeon tiles, events, and artifact cards are added for more things to find, equip, and explore. Why make the Lost Pixel your only quest? Now I have introduced 20 Side Quests to the game. You will be given 3 random Side Quests at the beginning of the game so you can gain more Items and XP as you accomplish each. Lastly, now each floor of the dungeon comes with 1 Boss Monster. These monsters are devastating, but if you are willing to fight and defeat them, the reward is great! —description from the publisher
Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria 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: Catacombs of Atheria is 120 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: Catacombs of Atheria 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.
Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria 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: Catacombs of Atheria belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 Quest for the Lost Pixel: Catacombs of Atheria 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: Catacombs of Atheria as an expansion for Quest for the Lost Pixel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Quest for the Lost Pixel to use it. Check that your edition of Quest for the Lost Pixel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.