HeroQuest Buying Guide

HeroQuest, a pioneering dungeon-crawling board game, rekindled the thrill of tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons over 30 years ago. Players, embodying heroes such as the Barbarian and Elf, could embark 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 its multi-quest storyline captivated a devoted fanbase, whose enthusiasm led to Hasbro's successful HasLab crowdfunding campaign for its return.

Years later, both new and seasoned fans revel in the new HeroQuest release and its expansions. This buyer's guide helps you plan your adventures in the fight against the evil Zargon.

HeroQuest Game System

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MSRP: $134.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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.

Begin your HeroQuest journey with the core HeroQuest Game System. All other content requires this base game.

HeroQuest First Light

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MSRP: $49.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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 HeroQuest system. While using cardboard tokens instead of plastic miniatures for many components, it provides a fantastic introduction to the core gameplay. First Light is fully compatible with all other HeroQuest expansions, making it the ideal starting point for newcomers.

The App

MSRP: Free

The official HeroQuest companion app automates the Game Master role, offering a fully voiced experience for solo play or groups who prefer not to designate a Game Master. It's free and compatible with all expansions.

The Online Quests

MSRP: Free

Avalon Hill provides free downloadable quests, such as the prequel "**A New Beginning**," enriching the HeroQuest lore. These bonus quests utilize assets from various HeroQuest products. Find them on **HasbroPulse’s website**.

The Boxed Expansions

HeroQuest: Kellar's Keep Expansion

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MSRP: $33.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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, offering a straightforward expansion to the base game with similar monsters and a manageable increase in difficulty.

HeroQuest: Return of The Witch Lord Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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 forces. Similar to Kellar’s Keep in style, but includes new tiles and a satisfying conclusion to the initial storyline.

HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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.

Introduces the Warlock class and translucent orange monsters, offering a unique visual and gameplay experience.

HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment Quest Pack

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MSRP: $33.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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, featuring translucent teal monsters, the Bard class, and dark magic adventures.

Heroquest: Against The Ogre Horde Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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, featuring a large number of enemies and impressive Ogre miniatures.

HeroQuest: The Mage of The Mirror Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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.

Features a new Elf class variant and detailed environment objects, forming the first part of a story concluded in Rise of the Dread Moon.

HeroQuest Rise of The Dread Moon Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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, introducing the Knight class and new mechanics.

HeroQuest: The Frozen Horror Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (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 with icy blue miniatures and a series of solo quests.

HeroQuest Jungles of Delthrak Quest Pack

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MSRP: $44.99 USD

Players: 1-5 (solo play requires the free HeroQuest companion app)

Ages: 14+

Contents: Quest book with 16 new quests, 29 miniatures, 39 cardboard pieces, 36 cards.

Jungle-themed expansion with new hero classes (Berserker and Explorer) and unique environmental effects.

Character Packs

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 two miniature sculpts.

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 skills.

The End

Hasbro and Avalon Hill continue to support HeroQuest, introducing a new generation to the joys of dungeon-crawling. While the mechanics might be simpler for experienced gamers, the community provides extensive custom rules and quests to enhance the experience. HeroQuest remains a beloved classic with a bright future.