- BGG rating
- 7.6
The Quest Kids: The Trials of Tolk the Wise
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,723
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Quest Kids
2021
Rules assistance for The Quest Kids
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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The Quest Kids is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Dustin McMillian and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
The Quest Kids: Big Bads of Tolk's Cave
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- 45–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.0
The Quest Kids: Realms of the Kingdom
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- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
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About the game
Your child's first dungeon crawler experience awaits! The Quest Kids is a new-fantasy themed board game adventure for children 5 years old and up. In the game players control up to four of the Quest Kids (a brave team of young heroes) as they explore the magical Tolk's Cave. During their adventure the team will find treasure, scare away monsters, complete quests and discover magical items, all while helping their fellow Quest Kids out along the way. The Quest Kid with the most stars at the end of the adventure is victorious! Featuring beautiful kid-friendly art, oversized player mats, chunky components and gigantic, articulating miniatures, The Quest Kids is the perfect introduction to fantasy gaming for the little dungeon crawler in every family. —description from the designer
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gémklub
- 4GAMES
- Bohemian Games
- Treasure Falls Games
- Akra
Questions and answers
The Quest Kids supports 2–4 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 The Quest Kids is 30 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 Kids for ages 5 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 Kids has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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 Kids belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Modular Board. 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 Kids are: Dustin McMillian. 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 Kids 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.