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Rules assistance for Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult
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Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult is an expansion for Quest: A Time of Heroes released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alexander Dotor-Mohring, Brigitte Dotor-Mohring, and Peter Schott and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling.
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About the game
In the first expansion for Quest: Zeit der Helden, the heroes experience a completely new adventure against a dark cult that holds the land in its grasp. In Quest: Zeit der Helden - Der dunkle Kult, four new heroes are ready for the adventure, with two of them solving problems in a completely new way – through cunning and negotiation. Together with the new game mechanism "Dialog", Quest: Zeit der Helden now offers a much deeper gaming experience. Even the heroes' antagonist, the Questmaster, has four new archenemies at his disposal – but they all are dwarfed by the gigantic dragon entering the battlefield. With each adventure, the strength and power of the heroes grow. Players can even use their heroes from Quest: Zeit der Helden - Angriff der Orks and continue their journey. (Quest: Zeit der Helden - Angriff der Orks is required to play Quest: Zeit der Helden - Der dunkle Kult.) German description on pegasus.de: Der Kult von Kronmar herrscht seit 1.000 Jahren mit eiserner Faust. Gegründet als Bollwerk gegen die Heerscharen der Hölle, ist der Kult heute ein Sinnbild für Unterdrückung und Sklaverei. Doch noch immer lauern die Dämonen im Dunkel und zerren an ihren stetig schwächer werdenden Fesseln. Zeit, dass mutige Männer und Frauen sich erheben und endlich die Tyrannei beenden. Abenteuer: Die tote Stadt, Larissas Schicksal, Freund und Feind, Brennender Fels Translation: For a thousand years the Cult of Kronmar ruled with an iron fist. Established as a bastion against the hordes of hell it is now a symbol for oppression and slavery. But the demons still lurk in the darkness and fight against their ever-weakening chains. It is time - time for brave men and women to rise up and end the tyranny. Contains 4 adventures: The dead city, Larissas destiny, friend and enemy, burning stone
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
Questions and answers
Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult supports 2–5 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: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult is 60–90 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: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult 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.
Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult 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.
Quest: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling. 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: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult are: Alexander Dotor-Mohring, Brigitte Dotor-Mohring, and Peter Schott. 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: Zeit der Helden – Der dunkle Kult as an expansion for Quest: A Time of Heroes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Quest: A Time of Heroes to use it. Check that your edition of Quest: A Time of Heroes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.