# Arena: The Contest – Tanares Character Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Michael Alves
- **Publishers**: Dragori Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Medieval, Miniatures, Mythology, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Movement Points, Player Elimination, Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Loved Arena: The Contest and want more heroes and challenges? This pack is for you! It brings a bunch of new characters to diversify your teams and strategies.New heroes with miniaturesMore team varietyExpands existing scenariosUnique character equipmentRequires base gameModerate language dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're a fan of Arena: The Contest and looking to spice up your gameplay, the Tanares Character Pack is your golden ticket! This expansion introduces five brand-new characters, each with their own highly detailed miniature to make the battlefield even more visually striking. You'll find four new species: the exotic Taii'maku, the airy Cirrus, the shadowy Gloomfolk, and the enigmatic Kemet. Rounding out the roster are Kelanyah, a Lost Magic Researcher ready to shake up the spellcasting, and M'bollo, a Courage Domain Cleric poised to inspire your team. With these new heroes, you can assemble fresh adventure teams and tackle any scenario in Tanares Adventures, adding an extra layer of strategy and unique powers to the game. Plus, don't forget the new Item Cards, featuring each race's signature equipment, ensuring they bring a unique flavor to combat. It's the perfect addition for those seeking more variety and new tactics in the epic battles of Arena: The Contest. Get ready for new adventures and challenges!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Arena: The Contest to play?
Yes, this is a character pack that expands the base game Arena: The Contest. You need to own it to use these new additions.

### How many players can use these new characters?
The Tanares Character Pack adds characters that can be used in games for 1 to 4 players, depending on the game mode of Arena: The Contest.

### Do the miniatures come painted?
Typically, miniatures in board games like this come pre-assembled but unpainted. You can paint them to make them even more awesome!

### What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime doesn't drastically change with the addition of these characters, remaining in the 45-minute range per game, depending on the scenario's complexity and the number of players.

### Are the new characters very different from each other?
Yes! Each of the new characters has unique abilities and powers, offering distinct playstyles and strategies to explore.

### Do I need to translate anything to play?
Ludopedia indicates a moderate language dependency. Cards and components might require translation or a reference sheet for a smoother experience.