
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,527
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Shadowrun: Crossfire
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2014

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Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades is an expansion for Thunderstone Quest released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mike Elliott and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
To the Barricades - the Kickstarter Reward - included two Quests and the really big box plus the Barricades mode components. Barricades mode - the retail product - includes just the Barricades Mode components and comes in a small box.
Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades 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 Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades is 60–90 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 Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades 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.
Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades are: Mike Elliott. 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 Thunderstone Quest: To the Barricades as an expansion for Thunderstone Quest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Thunderstone Quest to use it. Check that your edition of Thunderstone Quest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.