
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,797
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Gates of Niflheim
- 1–2 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2024

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The Towers of Bel is an expansion for Inferno released in 1996 for 2–5 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Marco Pecota and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Each set of the Towers of Bel include 8 towers which vary in size from 9 inches on up, 6 catwalks, many smaller wall pieces as well as the premier issue of HAVOC. HAVOC - A Global Games Supplement, will include rules and character sheets for 21 new figures for INFERNO as well as scenarios, fiction, new figures and rules, rules for using the Towers of Bel and the complete rules for INFERNO. It is ideal for playing any 3D miniatures game. Expands: Inferno
The Towers of Bel supports 2–5 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 Towers of Bel 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 Towers of Bel has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Towers of Bel belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Towers of Bel are: Marco Pecota. 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 Towers of Bel as an expansion for Inferno. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Inferno to use it. Check that your edition of Inferno is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.