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Rules assistance for Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60–180 min
- 13+
Rules assistant for Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions
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Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions is an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Tomb released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling.
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About the game
September 22nd, 1935: “We’ve been successfully completing expeditions to the Tomb for generations, however in all of my years of experience, I’ve never witnessed challenges like these!. I’ve been to the Tomb more than anyone else, and I’ve survived more than you could imagine; from supernatural otherworldly beings of awe-striking power, to power hungry fascists, to beasts of myth and stories of old. I’ve held in my hands priceless artifacts, as well as the heads of my dying brothers and sisters. We were given a mission, one that we felt confident we could achieve. But when we got to the Tomb ... Nothing could have prepared us for what happened next...” Mission Briefing: The previous quote was taken from a veteran adventurer that attempted an elite mission... Proceed with caution! Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions, adds a whole new level of depth and challenge to the already Epic experience. Fun to play and simple to add, players are able to use one or more Elite Mission cards to overlay any existing Secrets of the Lost Tomb scenario. Contained within this special expansion are 12 Elite Missions to choose from, each with a diverse storyline and deadly consequence. Many will attempt these missions, few will survive... will you?
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Questions and answers
Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions 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 Tomb: The Elite Missions is 60–180 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 Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions for ages 13 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 Tomb: The Elite Missions belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Exploration. 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 Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Elite Missions 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 Tomb: The Elite Missions as an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Tomb. 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 Tomb to use it. Check that your edition of Secrets of the Lost Tomb is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.