
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,921
- BGG rating
- 7.6
WYPS
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2009

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Wordquest: Expansion set is an expansion for Wordquest released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up.
Expansion for Wordquest! Wordquest! is basically a multi-player word search. When you locate the word, you mark it with your color tiles. If an opponent finds a word that uses a letter with your tile marking it, your word gets erased from the board. That makes the game more interesting. Whoever has the most tiles on the board when all the words are found is the winner. This expansion contains 20 new themes.
Wordquest: Expansion set 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 Wordquest: Expansion set 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 Wordquest: Expansion set for ages 7 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.
Wordquest: Expansion set belongs to these categories: Word Game, Abstract Strategy, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Wordquest: Expansion set and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Wordquest: Expansion set as an expansion for Wordquest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wordquest to use it. Check that your edition of Wordquest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.