
- BGG rank
- BGG #234
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012

2016
Rules assistance for Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes
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Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes is a board game expansion released in 2016 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
This box set contains five plastic Citadel miniatures, providing a collection of new heroes with an emphasis on wielding arcane powers. Chaos Sorceror Lord Skink Starpriest Dark Elf Sorceress Skaven Grey Seer Stormcast Knight Heraldor
Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes 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 Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes is 60–120 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 Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes 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.
Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 catalogue lists Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower – Arcane Heroes as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.