HeroQuest Buying Guide

HeroQuest, a pioneering dungeon-crawling board game, rekindled the thrill of tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons over 30 years ago. Players embraced roles such as the Barbarian and Elf, experiencing heroic fantasies at their kitchen tables in a fraction of the time traditional TTRPGs demanded. Its iconic box brimming with plastic miniatures and multi-quest storyline cultivated a devoted fanbase, whose enduring enthusiasm prompted Hasbro to revive it through its HasLab crowdfunding platform. Years later, both new and veteran fans revel in the newly released HeroQuest and its expanding universe.

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

Begin your HeroQuest journey by securing the core game, the HeroQuest Game System. All other content requires this base game; there are 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 uses cardboard tokens instead of plastic miniatures for many components (except the impressive dragon miniature), it provides a great introduction to the core gameplay. Existing HeroQuest owners might find less incentive unless seeking completion, unique quests, or additional hero figures. Importantly, First Light is fully compatible with all other HeroQuest content.

The App

**MSRP:** Free

The official HeroQuest companion app automates the Game Master role, ideal for groups needing a GM or solo players. Featuring fully voiced descriptions, it enhances the experience across all expansions and is completely free.

The Online Quests

**MSRP:** Free

Avalon Hill provides free downloadable quests expanding the HeroQuest lore, including the prequel "**A New Beginning**." These bonus quests utilize assets from various HeroQuest products, offering extra gameplay. Find these quests 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 gentle increase in difficulty and seamlessly extends the base game's narrative.

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 forces. Similar in style to Kellar’s Keep, it features familiar miniatures and new tiles, providing a satisfying conclusion to the initial HeroQuest trilogy.

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 and challenging 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 introduces translucent teal monsters, new dice, and the Bard class, offering dark magic encounters and the Wyvern Keep.

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 provides a large number of enemies and impressive miniatures, including giant Ogres and a massive throne.

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 features a classic high fantasy storyline, including a new Elf variant, detailed environment objects, and new monsters. It forms 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

Concluding the Mage in the Mirror storyline, this expansion introduces new mechanics, the Knight class, and numerous new assets. Playing through the Mage in the Mirror expansion first is recommended.

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

This Barbarian-focused expansion features icy blue war bears, the imposing Frozen Horror, and mercenaries. The adventure begins with solo character quests before transitioning to group quests.

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 (8 orcs, 6 goblins, 3 abominations, 2 doors), 39 cardboard pieces, 36 cards

Explore the Jungles of Delthrak, facing new enemies and introducing the Berserker and Explorer hero classes. This expansion features 16 quests and unique environmental effects.

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)

This pack introduces the Rogue class with two miniature sculpts and associated cards.

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

The Monk class utilizes elemental powers and unarmed combat, offering unique tactical options.

The End

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