HeroQuest Buying Guide

HeroQuest, a pioneering dungeon-crawling board game, rekindled the thrill of tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons over 30 years ago. Players assumed roles like the Barbarian and Elf, embarking on heroic adventures around the kitchen table in a fraction of the time it takes for a traditional TTRPG. Its iconic box brimming with plastic miniatures and multi-quest storylines captivated a dedicated fanbase, a passion reignited when Hasbro successfully brought it back via its HasLab crowdfunding platform.

Years after the campaign, both new and veteran fans enjoy the newly released HeroQuest and its expansions. This buyer's guide helps you plan your adventures in the fight against the evil Zargon.

HeroQuest Game System

HeroQuest Game System

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MSRP: $134.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 14 new quests, 65+ miniatures (31 monsters, 4 heroes, 15 furniture pieces, 19 skull pieces, 4 rats, 21 doors), gameboard, Game Master screen, 93 cards.

Before anything else, you need the core HeroQuest Game System. All other content requires this base game – no standalone expansions!

HeroQuest First Light

HeroQuest First Light Board Game

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MSRP: $49.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 unique quests, game system rulebook, double-sided gameboard, Game Master’s screen, 5 miniatures, 1 pad of character sheets, 6 combat dice, 2 movement dice, 39 cardboard pieces, 102 cards, 52 plastic movers, 31 monster tokens, 15 furniture tokens, 41 cardboard tiles, 21 dungeon door tokens.

HeroQuest: First Light offers a more affordable entry point to the game. While it replaces some plastic miniatures with cardboard tokens, it provides a great introduction to the core gameplay. For existing owners, the appeal is limited to completionists or those seeking the unique quests and additional hero figures. Importantly, First Light is fully compatible with all other HeroQuest expansions.

The App

MSRP: Free

The official HeroQuest companion app automates the Game Master role, perfect for groups without a designated GM or solo players. Featuring fully voiced descriptions, it enhances gameplay across all expansions and is completely free.

The Online Quests

MSRP: Free

Avalon Hill offers free downloadable quests expanding the HeroQuest lore, including the prequel "**A New Beginning**." These bonus quests utilize resources from various HeroQuest products. Find them on **HasbroPulse’s website**.

The Boxed Expansions

Kellar’s Keep

HeroQuest: Kellar's Keep Expansion

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MSRP: $33.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, 19 miniatures (8 orcs, 6 goblins, 3 abominations, 2 doors), sheet of cardboard tiles, 14 cards.

A faithful re-release of the original Kellar’s Keep, this expansion offers a smooth continuation of the base game's storyline and difficulty.

Return of the Witch Lord

HeroQuest: Return of The Witch Lord Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, 18 miniatures (8 skeletons, 4 mummies, 4 zombies, 2 doors), sheet of cardboard tiles, 14 cards.

The Witch Lord returns with undead armies! Similar to Kellar’s Keep in style and difficulty, this expansion features new tiles and concludes the initial trilogy alongside the base game and Kellar's Keep.

Prophecy of Telor

HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 13 new quests, new Warlock class, 15 miniatures (13 translucent orange enemy minis, 2 warlock character minis), set of 6 translucent orange D6 dice, 14 cards.

Featuring translucent orange monsters, new dice, and the Warlock class, Prophecy of Telor offers a unique gameplay experience.

Spirit Queen’s Torment

HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 14 new quests, new Bard class, 15 miniatures (14 translucent teal enemy minis, 1 bard character mini), set of 6 translucent teal D6 dice, 15 cards.

Similar to Prophecy of Telor, this expansion includes translucent teal monsters, new dice, and introduces the Bard class.

Against the Ogre Horde

Heroquest: Against The Ogre Horde Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, new Druids class, 28 miniatures, 2 sheets of cardboard tiles, 29 cards.

A remaster of a classic module, this expansion focuses on large-scale battles against ogres and offers a great opportunity for homebrew quests.

The Mage in the Mirror

HeroQuest: The Mage of The Mirror Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, 33 miniatures, sheet of cardboard tiles, 35 cards.

This expansion introduces new mechanics and detailed environmental objects, forming the first part of a story concluded in Rise of the Dread Moon.

Rise of the Dread Moon

HeroQuest Rise of The Dread Moon Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, new Knight class, 29 miniatures, sheet of cardboard tiles, 58 cards.

The conclusion of the Mage in the Mirror storyline, this expansion introduces new mechanics and the Knight class. Play The Mage in the Mirror first for the best experience.

The Frozen Horror

HeroQuest: The Frozen Horror Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 10 new quests, 23 miniatures, sheet of cardboard tiles, 35 cards, 6 combat dice, 2 movement dice, 1 pad of character sheets.

A Barbarian-focused expansion featuring icy monsters and a unique solo quest structure.

Jungles of Delthrak

HeroQuest Jungles of Delthrak Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD
1-5 players (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)
Ages 14+
Contents: Quest book with 16 new quests, 29 miniatures, 39 cardboard pieces, 36 cards.

Explore jungles, battle new enemies, and play as the Berserker or Explorer classes.

Character Packs

Hero Collection: Rogue Heir of Elethorn

HeroQuest Hero Collection: The Rogue Heir of Elethorn Figures

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MSRP: $14.99 USD
Contents: New Rogue class, 2 miniatures (2 different body sculpts for the Rogue), 13 cards (12 game cards, 1 story card).

Adds the Rogue class with unique skills and multiple miniature sculpts.

Hero Collection: Path of the Wandering Monk

HeroQuest Hero Collection: Path of The Wandering Monk Figures

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MSRP: $14.99 USD
Contents: New Monk class, 2 miniatures (2 different body sculpts for the Monk), 8 game cards, 1 scroll prop.

Introduces the Monk class with elemental abilities and unarmed combat prowess.

The End

Hasbro and Avalon Hill continue to support HeroQuest, introducing a new generation to dungeon crawling. While the core mechanics might be simple for experienced players, the community provides ample custom content to enhance the experience. HeroQuest remains a beloved classic with a bright future.