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The Quest for Shangri-La
2006
Rules assistance for The Quest for Shangri-La
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- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Quest for Shangri-La
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The Quest for Shangri-La is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Robert "Jumpsteady" Bruce and Nathan Andren and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The Quest For Shangri-La from the Insane Clown Posse The Battle Begins! Who can say what rewards or tortures await us when the curtain of death is parted? Those who listen to the message of the Dark Carnival through the songs and lives of the Insane Clown Posse know of one such destination for the pure of heart: Shangri-La, with its fountains of FAYGO!!!!, music blasting over green fields, and fine hotties everywhere, in an endless existence free of care, drama, and death. Shangri-La, paradise though it may be, is not beyond the reach of evil. A sinister shadow has fallen over its once radiant light - evidence of an evil beyond imagining! Get ready to battle your way through Detroit, the Nethervoid, and the Dark Carnival as you travel the board on an epic Quest to cross The Bridge to Shangri-La. Only there can you solve the mystery by revealing one of the ten different ending cards! Will you survive...? Deadly Traps! Backstabbing Players! And worst of all, the dark horrors awaiting you in Shangri-La! Or will you succumb to the shadows, like the rest? Draw cards and... Battle Savage Fiends! Uncover Magical Artifacts! Find Helpful Homies! Amass Weapons and Cash! You play a character... on a Quest to reach Shangri-La, at the center of the board. Will you be a Dark Carnival character like Violent J or Jamie Madrox, driven to save Shangri-La from the evil that plagues it? Or will you play a Nethervoid character like Cemetary Girl or Ol' Evil Eye, bent on taking over all of Shangri-La for yourself? Winner: Underground Game of the Year! "Juggalos, come out to play-ee-ay!" For 2-6 Players, Ages 13 and up Playing Time: 2 Hours Available at HatchetGear.com or a store near you!
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Questions and answers
The Quest for Shangri-La supports 2–6 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 The Quest for Shangri-La 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 The Quest for Shangri-La 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.
The Quest for Shangri-La has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
The Quest for Shangri-La belongs to these categories: Fighting, Humor, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, 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 The Quest for Shangri-La are: Robert "Jumpsteady" Bruce and Nathan Andren. 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 The Quest for Shangri-La 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.