# Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2015 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60 min - **Weight**: 2.67 / 5 - **Designers**: Eric M. Lang, Fred Perret, Guilherme Goulart, Thiago Aranha - **Artists**: Andrea Cofrancesco, Mathieu Harlaut, Nicolas Fructus - **Publishers**: Asterion Press, BoardM Factory, CMON Global Limited, Cool Mini Or Not, Edge Entertainment, Spaghetti Western Games - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you love fighting hordes of undead, you'll love this expansion!New heroes and monstersTombstone mechanicModular board60‑minute playtimeMedium complexityRECOMMENDED ## Description Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave is the expansion that takes Arcadia's adventure to a new level of madness. After Lord Fang was toppled, the city is plunged into chaos: zombies, skeletons, ghosts, and even mad scientists and their creations roam the streets. The new campaign brings 3 brand‑new tiles, 22 miniature monsters, and 2 heroes, Darryn and Chaz, the Black Brothers. Players still use the modular board and grid movement, but now there are new upgrade cards, quests, and a tombstone mechanic that changes how monsters are defeated. Dice rolling keeps the tension, while variable player powers let each hero play differently. The expansion keeps the same 60‑minute pace but adds a layer of strategy and customization that makes the game even more engaging. If you love epic battles against hordes of undead and want to try new tactics with miniatures, this expansion is for you. Get ready to confront the ancient evil rising in every corner of Arcadia! ## How to Play Game Objective In Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave, players control Guilds of heroes in a campaign against the Dread King and his hordes of undead. The goal is to complete PvP (Player vs. Player) and PvE (Player vs. Environment) missions in each scenario, accumulating advantages through Titles and Reward Cards. The final victory occurs by defeating the Dread King in the "Profane Mausoleum" scenario. Setup Each scenario has a specific map with: Starting Areas for each player. Monsters placed according to the diagram. Tomb Cards (quantity defined by the scenario), shuffled and placed face-down in the indicated spaces. Mission Tokens, Portals, and Doors (open/closed) as per the scenario. Starting Equipment: Each player receives 5 standard equipment cards + 1 "Scythe" card, discarding one to keep a total of 5. Game Flow The game is divided into sequential scenarios (in campaign mode) or standalone (episodic mode). Each scenario follows this structure: Hero Activation: Players take turns, activating one hero at a time to perform actions. Guard Reactions: Nearby monsters may attack heroes who move or attack other targets. Mission Resolution: Upon meeting specific conditions (collecting tokens, killing enemies), players complete missions to earn rewards. Monsters are activated by card effects or when the Spawn Tile fills up. Actions and How to Play Basic Actions Movement: Spend 1 point to move or reveal a Tomb Card in the same space. Attack: Roll dice according to the hero's weapon. Monsters react if they are Adjacent. Tomb Cards Revealed by spending 1 movement point. Their effects are immediate and usually benefit the active player. Some allow temporary monster activation. Huge Characters Like the Dread King, they occupy an entire space and block movement/line of sight. They can Push other characters when moving. Banishment Heroes or monsters can be sent to the Spawn Tile without dying. Banished heroes return to the game in the Starting Area or near allies when the tile fills up. End of Game and Scoring In the final scenario "Profane Mausoleum", the campaign ends when a player defeats the Dread King. Dead heroes receive Death Curse Cards, which can be removed by spending coins. Tips to Win Prioritize Titles: They grant unique advantages in later scenarios. For example, the "Deceased of the Dead" title gives +1 reroll per character on the Spawn Tile. Control Monsters with Tomb Cards: Use them to activate monsters and direct their attacks against enemies. Beware of Ghosts: They ignore walls and doors, attacking heroes even from a distance. ## FAQ ### What is the ideal playtime for Beyond the Grave? The expansion keeps the playtime around 60 minutes, perfect for quick and dynamic sessions. ### How many players can play? From 2 to 4 players, just like the base game. ### Do I need extra components beyond the base game? Yes, the expansion includes 3 new tiles, 22 monster miniatures, 2 new heroes, upgrade cards, quests, and tombstones. ### How does the tombstone mechanic work? Tombstones change how monsters are defeated, adding a strategic element to combat and requiring pre‑planning. ### Is the expansion suitable for beginners? Yes, the mechanics remain familiar, but the new tactical layer may need a bit more focus. ### What is the complexity level? Medium, keeping the simplicity of Arcadia Quest but with more tactical options. ### Do I need any translation or spreadsheet? The expansion is in Portuguese, but if you want to play in another language you may need translated cards or a spreadsheet. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 63.06 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4356675&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/13218/arcadia-quest-beyond-the-grave?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com