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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Fans of epic action and strategy will love this arena expansion.
Highlights
- 100+ hours of coop
- Detailed miniatures
- Semi‑open campaign
- Variety of PvP modes
Keep in mind
- Rule adaptation needed
- Moderate complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Arena: The Contest – Tanares Adventures delivers the content explosion you expected from the series, boasting over 40 miniatures and 70 distinct villains that guarantee more than 100 hours of cooperative campaign play. The expansion introduces an additional Combat Role, expanding PvP and cooperative options with new team synergies and tactical strategies. In PvP modes, Capture the Orb, Tournament, and Team Competition become richer with Commanders and their Companions, creating more dynamic and unpredictable battles.
The campaign is now semi‑open: players consult an adventure map and choose the next region instead of following a linear story. Each campaign cycle features three phases – City, Journey, and Quest – where you can buy items, rest, upgrade structures, tackle side quests, and prep the team for upcoming challenges. The Journey Phase includes preludes linking the region to the overarching narrative, letting players study what they’ll face and assign tasks to NPCs joining the crew.
During the Quest phase, the board assembles with dozens of villains, and the experience gains a dungeon‑crawl feel with random encounters, secret rooms, events, and critical decisions that alter the mission’s trajectory. Every choice impacts the epic finale’s conditions, determining which boss or bosses players will confront, culminating in multiple endings. The expansion keeps gameplay accessible while adding layers of strategy and narrative that will immerse fans in new epic adventures.
The campaign is now semi‑open: players consult an adventure map and choose the next region instead of following a linear story. Each campaign cycle features three phases – City, Journey, and Quest – where you can buy items, rest, upgrade structures, tackle side quests, and prep the team for upcoming challenges. The Journey Phase includes preludes linking the region to the overarching narrative, letting players study what they’ll face and assign tasks to NPCs joining the crew.
During the Quest phase, the board assembles with dozens of villains, and the experience gains a dungeon‑crawl feel with random encounters, secret rooms, events, and critical decisions that alter the mission’s trajectory. Every choice impacts the epic finale’s conditions, determining which boss or bosses players will confront, culminating in multiple endings. The expansion keeps gameplay accessible while adding layers of strategy and narrative that will immerse fans in new epic adventures.
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Rules videos
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In English
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Tanares: Adventures - How to Play (Part 1) (Official)
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Getting started with Tanares Adventures
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Tanares: Adventures - How to Play (Part 2) (Official)
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Arena: The Contest – Tanares Adventures?. How to Play Board Game, with Tarrant and Stella
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Tanares Ultimate Upgrade kit: Removals and replacements.
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Answers to questions you all have been asking and KS Update #50
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An Amateur Paints: The Ghoul - Ultimate Tanares Adventures - Bored Online? Board Offline!
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Learn to play part 2
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Tanares Adventures Campaign Stretch Goal Discussion
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Tanares Adventures learn to play part 3
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Tanares Adventures ultimate unboxing and storage guide
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How to play the World Phase
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Dragori Games
Designer
Alexandre Aboud, Clayton Machado, Danilo de Alcantara, Guilherme Vasconcelos, Keli L. Cruz, Michael Alves, Toi von Glehn
Artist
Gui Vicino
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
From 1 to 8 players, making the expansion great for small or large groups.
How long does a game last?
Between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and game phase.
What is the game complexity?
Medium to high, as it involves resource management, narrative decisions, and tactical combat.
What components are included?
Over 40 miniatures, 70 villains, board, mission cards, resource tokens, and miniature stands.
Who is this expansion for?
Fans of Arena: The Contest looking for more character variety, PvP combat, and a more open campaign.
Do I need translations for the cards?
The expansion is in English, so if you don’t speak English you may need a translator or translated versions.
How does the campaign work?
It’s divided into cycles with city, journey, and quest phases, allowing choices that affect the story and endings.