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HeroQuest is an adventure RPG board game for 2 to 5 players. One player is the gamemaster, he reveals the board as the other players explore and controls the monsters they encounter. The remaining players take on the roles of heroes – a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, a barbarian, and work together to finish the designated quest.
The goal of the game is to complete the quest chosen by the gamemaster. The win condition can vary based on the quest, some examples include saving a character, killing a powerful enemy, finding treasure, etc. There is also the possibility to create a custom scenario. The gamemaster must follow the rules of the quest and set up the board properly, explain the story and the objective to the players, and reveal the map as the game progresses. The heroes must work together to complete the quest and exit the dungeon, whereas the gamemaster’s goal is to kill the heroes.
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Pros
Pro Great for parties
HeroQuest is a perfect activity for a small gettogether. The game is meant for 2-5 players, a quest takes up to 90 minutes.
Not only is it simple to learn and easy to set up, but it requires good teamwork and communication between players. There’s also always room for roleplay, which can lead to some humorous and memorable moments. Moreover, the playing surface is not too big, so there should be plenty of room for snacks and drinks on the table.