
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Side Quest: 7th Sea – Puzzle Duel
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- 2023

2023
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Side Quest: 7th Sea is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Bartosz Idzikowski and Jakub Caban.
Hurry! From what you've heard in the inn the Dragonsteel Shield can be found in Nüllrode, but the Inquisition is already on their way! You're lucky they chose to use the roads – you can overtake them using the shortcut. A few hours, two terrified settlements, and one totally honorable saber duel later, you are here. The village looks boring, but there is an old, pagan chapel, seemingly sealed tightly. Sneaking in is not an option, so it's time to get these doors open! Get inside the chapel and reach for treasure before others! SideQuest: 7th Sea is an escape room-style game set in the world of well-known TTRPG system 7th Sea, published by Chaosium.
Side Quest: 7th Sea 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 Side Quest: 7th Sea is 90–120 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 Side Quest: 7th Sea 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.
Side Quest: 7th Sea has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Side Quest: 7th Sea belongs to these categories: Puzzle. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Side Quest: 7th Sea and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Side Quest: 7th Sea are: Bartosz Idzikowski and Jakub Caban. 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 Side Quest: 7th Sea 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.