
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,996
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Big Trouble in Little China: The Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI
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Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI is an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Station released in 2020 for 1–6 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Role Playing, and Cooperative Game.
A new card for Secrets of the Lost Station. This character's name is a Latin version of Qua(r)termain, clearly an allusion to H. Rider Haggard's Allan Quatermain. Stamina: 13 Ability: Once per game, you may choose to flip this card and take another turn after this one. (Do not advance Station Track) Available as part of the 2020 Dice Tower Kickstarter Contenders Pack.
Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI supports 1–6 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 Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI is 60–240 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 Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI for ages 14 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.
Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Role Playing, and Cooperative 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 Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI are: Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino. 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 Secrets of the Lost Station: Dr. Quatuormanus XVI as an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Station. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Secrets of the Lost Station to use it. Check that your edition of Secrets of the Lost Station is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.