Beadle & Grimm’s Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Deep Dive)
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2024 has been a big year for Dungeons & Dragons, with the game celebrating its 50th anniversary. As part of the ongoing festivities, Wizards of the Coast also released Quests from the Infinite Staircase, a modern update of some of the most popular adventures from DnD history.
At the same time, popular third-party RPG publisher Beadle & Grimm’s also announced the publication of the Gold Anniversary Edition for Quests from the Infinite Staircase, a high-end box set that contains maps, player hands outs, temporary tattoos, tokens and other golden goodies. After initially only being available for pre-order, this limited edition box set is now available to ship via the B&G website.
So what new destinations does this deluxe box set lead to? Below, we run down all the details.
What’s included in the Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase?
To start with, the new B&G campaign set comes in one of three different cover options, each of which is associated with one of the adventures and has different front and back art. You can choose between art inspired by the The Lost City, Expedition to the Barrier Peaks or The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth.
Adventure Books
Whatever box art you choose, inside the set contains six adventures, the Appendices, and the Infinite Staircase chapter, all of which is content featured in the standard version of Quests from the Infinite Staircase. In the case of the Beadle & Grimm’s Golden Anniversary Edition, however, the materials are separated into five booklets. Notably, the adventures are designed for Levels 1-13 characters and based on classic modules that have been upgraded to the DnD 5e rules.
- The Lost City
- When a Star Falls
- Beyond the Crystal Cave
- Pharaoh
- The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
- Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
Bonus Encounter Book
In addition to the adventures, that box set also includes a bonus encounter book that’s exclusive to the Beadle & Grimm’s Gold Anniversary Edition. These are short adventures that expand on the materials presented in the book and include:
- The Island of Death (4th level): A follow up to The Lost City, this encounter is set in the Underground City described at the end of the module and features a prophecy that sees the characters heading back to the ziggurat at a much higher level to defeat Zargon the Returner.
- Betrayal in the Desert (7th level): A companion to the Pharaoh adventure, this encounter finds the players dealing with a scheming yuan-ti abomination and a deadly shrine to the serpent god.
- Trouble With Giants (9th level): Supporting The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, this encounter includes an expanded area of the Yatil Mountains filled with gnomes, trolls and an enraged fire giant.
Maps
Like other Beadle & Grimm’s products (including their new 2024 DMG Premium Map Collection and the recent Platinum Edition for Vecna Eve of Ruin), the Quests for the Infinite Staircase Gold Anniversary Edition also contains dozens of maps designed specifically for B&G. All of them come in a designer map case and the full list of maps includes:
- 27 Battle Maps: These feature major encounters and boss battles from the six adventures.
- 17 DM maps: These are also taken from the adventures and specifically appended for Dungeon Masters.
Player handouts and artifacts
The Gold Anniversary Edition also includes a number of handouts and in-world items for players. This includes
- 6 spaceship access cards for Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
- 4 leaf keys that get placed onto the sundial handout for Beyond the Crystal Cave
- 18 in-world handouts (including maps and notes)
- 55 Encounter Cards (50 standard size and 5 oversized cards)
- 20 dry-erase “Technology” cards for Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
- 34 pieces of art taken from the original Quests from the Infinite Staircase book
Collectibles
The new set also contains a variety of bonus collectible items, including:
- Coin of Completion
- 12 temporary tattoos inspired by The Lost City
- A 50th Anniversary Adventure Scrapbook
Custom DM Screen
Finally, the new Gold Anniversary edition includes a new custom DM Screen with original art on the front and information specific to the six adventures from Quests from the Infinite Staircase on the back.
How much is the Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase?
The Beadle & Grimm’s Quests from the Infinite Staircase box set retails for $349 USD, which is comparable to other B&G products such as the Phandelver & Below Legendary Edition. Notably, the B&G website does also offer interest-free instalments via their ShopPay program, so you don’t necessarily have to shell out all your gold pieces at one time.
It’s also important to note that are additional shipping costs, which can add a bit more given the size and weight of this box set.
Final Thoughts
Beadle & Grimm’s puts out absolutely amazing products, and this new Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase looks like yet another incredible offering that brings some of Dungeons & Dragons greatest adventures to life. If you’re planning on running the adventures or just looking for a unique piece of DnD history, chances are you’ll love where this staircase leads.
You can order your copy of the new Quests from the Infinite Staircase box set now on the B&G website.
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Ollie Delano is a Staff Writer who lives in Chicago, Illinois where he majored in Journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He’s been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 10 years and currently plays in a weekly game group where he rolls way too many natural 1s and chugs way too much Mountain Dew. His favorite D&D campaign setting is Eberron and his favorite character to play was a Tiefling rogue named Draxiss who enjoys both literal and figurative backstabbing.
