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Thunderstone Quest: Barricades Mode

Alderac Entertainment Group · Board game · 2019
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8.9 Ludopedia
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7.9 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–6 · best 2
Players
Solo
Play Time
60–90 min
Weight
Weight 3.4/5
Year
Year 2019
Minimum age
Minimum age 14+
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Want to bring Thunderstone Quest to your group or venture out alone against the toughest monsters? This expansion lets you do just that! Perfect for those who enjoy the base game and want more cooperative or solo challenge.

Highlights
  • Cooperative and solo mode!
  • More challenge vs Guardians
  • Expands the base game
  • Up to 6 players together
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Increased complexity
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What you do in a play session

Tired of playing alone against the machine or being left out of the party? Thunderstone Quest: Barricades Mode is the expansion you needed to face Thunderstone Quest's most brutal challenges together with your friends, or even to venture solo against the most feared guardians. The game's essence remains the same: you build your deck, choose your favorite cards in the village, and head to the dungeon in search of glory and victory points. The difference here is that now you can cooperate with up to 5 friends (totaling 6 players!) to defeat monsters and the final boss, or prove yourself a lone hero. The cooperative and solo modes pit you against the toughest challenges the game has to offer, requiring strategy and coordination to overcome obstacles. Each adventure is a new journey with varied dungeon tiles, treasures, and thematic challenges, giving you the feel of an epic campaign where your group grows stronger with each step. You'll buy new cards, face beasts, and finally confront the Guardian. Whoever accumulates the most victory points by the end of the battle against the boss is the champion. Get ready for an extra dose of challenge and fun, whether as a team or on your own journey.

This expansion, released in 2019, maintains the average playtime of 60 to 90 minutes per adventure, but with the possibility of up to 6 players joining this endeavor. The game's weight is around 3.35, indicating moderate complexity, ideal for those who already enjoy the base game and want more excitement. With mechanics like deck-building, solo play, and variable powers, Thunderstone Quest: Barricades Mode expands the possibilities of the original game, offering more replayability and options for all types of players.

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Rules manual — Thunderstone Quest: Barricades Mode English · PDF
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1–6 players
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2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 OK
6 OK

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Thunderstone Players: Expansions Adding Cooperative Play Players: Expansions Adding Solo Play Players: Expansions Changing Player Count
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group
Designer Bryan Reese
Artist Matt Paquette & Co.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game Thunderstone Quest to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Barricades Mode is an expansion, so you need to own the base game Thunderstone Quest to play.
How many players can participate in cooperative or solo mode?
This expansion allows up to 6 players in cooperative mode. And if you enjoy playing alone, you can also face the solo challenges!
Does the game get much harder with this expansion?
Yes, the focus of Barricades Mode is precisely to present the game's toughest challenges, especially against the Guardians. Prepare for a higher level of difficulty!
How long does a game session with this expansion take?
Generally, a complete adventure lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, even with more players or in solo mode.
Do I need to know English to play?
Unfortunately, yes. The expansion has a considerable language dependency, so a full translation or good knowledge of English is recommended to enjoy the game.
Does this expansion significantly change the rules of the base game?
It focuses on adding game modes (solo and co-op) and tougher challenges, but the core mechanics of deck-building and dungeon exploration remain the same as the base game.