# Altar Quest

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2379
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 30-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Adam Sadler, Brady Sadler
- **Artists**: Henning Ludvigsen, The Creation Studio
- **Publishers**: Blacklist Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Dice, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love epic adventure with a dash of chaos, Altar Quest will keep you hooked.Dynamic dice mechanicVersatile modular designEndless deck combinationsEngaging cooperationDetailed miniaturesRequires hand management focusModerate complexityHigh-quality componentsSome rule-reading neededRECOMMENDED

## Description
Altar Quest is a cooperative adventure game that casts 1 to 4 heroes on an epic quest to thwart a looming dark villain. Each player starts with a hero deck filled with abilities, gear, and spells, and must choose a set of quest cards, threat cards, and villain cards. The modular design lets players mix and match decks, creating endless variations of challenge. While heroes move across a grid board, they confront monsters represented by “lurker” cards drawn from a separate pool, ensuring every session feels fresh. The unstable magic of the altars adds an extra layer of unpredictability: whenever an altar die is used, it is rolled again, producing a new set of “rhunes” that can alter cards or grant bonuses. This dynamic die mechanic keeps tension high and makes every choice carry real weight. The game blends hand‑management, deck building, and grid movement, delivering a deep strategic experience without demanding advanced rule knowledge. Components include hero and monster miniatures, high‑quality cards, altar dice, and a modular board that can be rearranged for new adventures. Altar Quest works well for both one‑off games and campaigns, where players can carry over progress and unlock new cards. The worldwide community has praised the game, with a BGG rating of 7.5 and 8.8 on Ludopedia. If you enjoy fantasy, cooperation, and a touch of controlled chaos, Altar Quest is a pick that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
30 to 90 minutes.

### What is the difficulty level?
Moderate to advanced, depending on deck combinations.

### What components are included?
Miniatures, hero, quest, threat, villain cards, altar dice, modular board.

### Can the game be played as a campaign?
Yes, you can carry over progress and unlock cards.

### Is a specific language required?
The game is in English but can be translated; be mindful of language.

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