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Your unofficial source for the Official HeroQuest quest play order.
What order should I play the HeroQuest Expansions in? This is a question that I see often. Hopefully this I’ll put your mind at ease. Here is the official Quest Order, confirmed by Zargon on Twitter[1], Avalon Bill on the Avalon Hill Discord[2], a reporter who gained information from a press conference[3].
I will attempt to keep this page updated with the most up-to-date list from Avalon Hill. If you notice any errors or corrections that need to be made, feel free to reach out to me in the comment section below.
Please Note: The Classic quests listed here are not part of Avalon Hill’s official Play Order and are purely the opinion of fans in the order they take place, nor is this a list that must be adhered to. It is completely up to the players on what order the quests can be played, this is merely a suggestion. This list also is not in order of difficulty, just because a quest appears later in the list does not mean it is more difficult than a quest that appears earlier, quest difficulty is varying throughout the journey.
Also Note: The Hero Collections have been added to this list. Their placement is based off of community feedback, collaboration and analysis of the story elements of each Hero Pack and related events from the Quest Packs. This is not a mandatory order, feel free to play the hero characters at any point in your HeroQuest gaming experience, as intended by the designers.
View change log (click to view)
- Update 04/24/2025: Added Quest Book download link to Jungles of Delthrak. Please note that as of this time, the Quest Book PDF has some graphical errors that appear in some PDF viewers. I’ve had best results using Google Chrome on desktop and Google Drive PDF Viewer & Microsoft PDF Viewer on Android.
- Update 03/26/2025: Added First Light and Hero Collections to the list. Added “Hero Packs” toggle button to show/hide the Hero Collections.
- Update 06/14/2024: Jungles of Delthrak timeline positioning confirmed in news article: https://gamerant.com/avalon-hill-releases-new-heroquest-expansion-details-announces-new-starter-pack
- Update 05/30/2024: Added Jungle of Delthrak. Please note, the placement of JoD is purely speculative. There has been no official ruling from Avalon Hill on the placement of Jungle of Delthrak.
- Update 03/02/2024: Added tags for each quest book to help with identification and navigation. Added purchase links for Prophecy of Telor, Spirit Queen’s Torment, and Against the Ogre Horde which are all now available at retail. Also added download links for the quest books of: Prophecy of Telor, Spirit Queen’s Torment, and Rise of the Dread Moon.
- Update 07/18/2023: I’ve now included the classic EU quests in this list. Using community feedback, we’ve made the decision to place them directly following Return of the Witch Lord in the sequence. If you would like to only see the currently available quests made by Avalon Hill, make sure to toggle off “Classic Quests” using the toggle buttons below.
Quests At-a-Glance: [-1]: New Beginnings | [0]: Rogar’s Hall | [1a]: Game System | [1b]: First Light | [2]: Forsaken Tunnels of Xor-Xel | [3]: Kellar’s Keep | [H1]: Commander of the Guardian Knights | [4]: Prophecy of Telor | [5]: Spirit Queen’s Torment | [6]: Return of the Witch Lord | [H2]: Path of the Wandering Monk | [7]: Against the Ogre Horde | Wizards of Morcar | The Dark Company | [8]: Into the Northlands | [9]: The Frozen Horror | [H3]: The Rogue Heir of Elethorn | [10]: Mage of the Mirror | [11]: Knight Fall | [12]: Rise of the Dread Moon | [13]: Jungles of Delthrak | [14]: The Crypt of Perpetual Darkness
Filter Quests: (Use the buttons below to toggle ON or OFF the desired quest types. All quests are toggled ON by default)
Descriptions of the different quest types (click to view)
- Retail Quests: Retail Quests are quests that are currently available at retail, as of 2024. These quests have been remade by Avalon Hill.
- Online Quests: Any quests that have been released by Avalon Hill in an online capacity. Some of these quests are also available in the HeroQuest Companion App under the “Hasbro Pulse” section.
- Classic EU: Includes any quests that were released by Milton Bradley in the EU during 1989 – 1997. Some of these quests have been remade by Avalon Hill and are also included in the Retail tag.
- Classic NA: Includes any quests that were released by Milton Bradley in North America during 1989 – 1997. Some of these quests have been remade by Avalon Hill and are also included in the Retail tag.
- Mythic Quests: These are exclusive quests that were released to backers of the HasLab campaign by Avalon Hill to revive HeroQuest. Some of these quests are no longer exclusive and are now available at retail.
- Avalon Hill Era: These are brand new quests as of 2021 and designed by Avalon Hill or affiliated with the new Avalon Hill edition of HeroQuest.
* Rest of the World – HeroQuest was released in more than just North America and the EU, however, most other editions are variations of either of these two versions released in localized languages. For a more detailed list of the different language editions of HeroQuest, I suggest visiting Ye Olde Inn.
Adventure -1. New Beginnings
Online Quest 0
Tags: Online Quest, Avalon Hill Era
An alternate quest for your group to try instead of The Trial from the Game System
This quest can be found on Hasbro’s Shopify CDN.
Page 1: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0169/6995/7440/files/New_Beginnings-1.png?v=1649431131
Page 2: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0169/6995/7440/files/New_Beginnings-2.png?v=1649431131
Adventure 0. Rogar’s Hall
Training Quest 0
Tags: Online Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Written by Stephen Baker, this quest was designed as a test of strength for the Heroes, and was specifically designed with the Mentor miniature in mind.
The post describing this quest is no longer available, however the quest still lives on Hasbro’s CDN: https://cdn.hasbro.com/faaa3d5019832273570327fcdc971786a399f134/8ce8da71ae03462180a184da7535eab5.pdf.
Adventure 1a. HeroQuest Game System GS
Quest Book 01a
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic NA, Classic EU
Originally designed by Stephen Baker and published by Milton Bradley in 1989. HeroQuest was redesigned and rereleased by Avalon Hill in 2021 through a crowdfunding campaign.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F3649_en-us_heroquest-game-instructions-rulebook.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 1b. HeroQuest First Light Game System FL
Quest Book 01b
Tags: Retail Quest, Avalon Hill Era
A “lite” version of the HeroQuest Game System, published by Avalon Hill in 2025. First Light serves as a budget friendly introduction to the world of HeroQuest. Featuring a brand new story, by Stephen Baker, that takes place concurrently to the events of the original Game System.
Download a copy of the updated Rulebook from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/G0978_en-us_avalon-hill-heroquest-first-light-game-system-board-game.pdf
Adventure 2. Forsaken Tunnels of Xor-Xel
Online Quest 01
Tags: Online Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Designed by Doug Hopkins, this quest was designed to bridge the gap between the Game system and Kellar’s Keep, telling the story of the journey to the Great Gate.
This quest can be found on Hasbro’s Shopify CDN: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0169/6995/7440/files/Forsaken_Tunnels_Of_Xor-Xel_FIN_2.png?v=1640209087
Adventure 3. Kellar’s Keep KK
Quest Book 02
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic NA, Classic EU
The first official expansion to the HeroQuest Game System. The Heroes are tasked with rescuing the King and his Army, trapped in Kellar’s Keep.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F4543_en-us_avalon-hill-heroquest-kellars-keep-expansion-ages-14-and-up.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Hero Character 1. Commander of the Guardian Knights GK
Hero Collection 01
Tags: Retail Expansion, Avalon Hill Era, Hero Collection
The first and most elusive of the new Hero Collection line of Avalon Hill Era HeroQuest products.
The Guardian Knight had a very limited release in 2021. The original Guardian Knights were never reprinted, but an alternate version was later released with RotDM using the same stats and abilities.
Adventure 4. Prophecy of Telor PoT
Quest Book 03
Tags: Mythic Quest, Retail Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Return to Melar’s Maze to find why Lortome’s pages are in turmoil.
This quest book was only available to Mythic Tier backers of the 2021 crowdfunding campaign. Prophecy of Telor is now available at retail.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/G0052_en-ca_avalon-hill-heroquest-prophecy-of-telor-quest-pack-requires-heroquest-game-system-to-play.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 5. Spirit Queen’s Torment SQT
Quest Book 04
Tags: Mythic Quest, Retail Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Explore ancient fortresses, towers and tombs on a quest to discover why the spirits are restless and who is stealing their secrets.
This quest book was only available to Mythic Tier backers of the 2021 crowdfunding campaign. Spirit Queen’s Torment is now available at retail.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/G0053_en-ca_avalon-hill-heroquest-spirit-queen-s-torment-quest-pack-requires-heroquest-game-system-to-play.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 6. Return of the Witch Lord RotWL
Quest Book 05
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic NA, Classic EU
The Witch Lord has returned! Journey to the great ruins of Kalos to defeat him along with Skulmar and the Witch Queen.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F4193_en-ca_avalon-hill-heroquest-return-of-the-witch-lord-quest-pack-for-ages-14-and-up.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Hero Character 2. Path of the Wandering Monk PotWM
Hero Collection 02
Tags: Retail Expansion, Avalon Hill Era, Hero Collection
Follow the Wandering Monk as they journey to the World’s End Mountains to compete in the World’s End Tournament.
Story elements of the World’s End Tournament from AtOH, though not mentioning the Monk directly, place the Wandering Monk just before it in timeline order.
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 7. Against the Ogre Horde AtOH
Quest Book 06
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic EU
A remake of the classic adventure by Milton Bradley in 1990. Re-released by Avalon Hill in 2024. See the original on Ye Olde Inn.
A vast horde of Ogres has left the Northern Borderlands in ruins. Only the King’s greatest heroes can stop them! Against the Ogre Horde is now available at retail.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F9528_en-us_avalon-hill-heroquest-against-the-ogre-horde-quest-pack.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Classic Adventure. Wizards of Morcar WoM
Classic Quest Book
Tags: Classic EU
Morcar has gathered the worlds mightiest sorcerers. Seek out these sorcerers and defeat them before they can complete Morcar’s plans.
Check out this quest on the HeroQuest Fan Site Ye Olde Inn: http://english.yeoldeinn.com/wizards-of-morcar.php.
Classic Adventure. The Dark Company
Classic Quest Book
Tags: Classic EU
Originally published with the Advanced Quest Edition of the EU Game System.
The Emperor has chosen you to descend into the dungeons below the old city to find Hinsgrim and slay him.
Check out this quest on the HeroQuest Fan Site Ye Olde Inn: http://english.yeoldeinn.com/system.php.
Adventure 8. Into the Northlands
Online Quest 02
Tags: Online Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Take “a chilling journey north” in this prelude quest designed to prepare a solo adventurer for the perils that await them in The Frozen Horror.
This quest can be found on Hasbro’s Shopify CDN: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0169/6995/7440/files/HeroQuest-online_quest_2_-_Into_The_Northlands.pdf?v=1657667090
Adventure 9. The Frozen Horror FH
Quest Book 07
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic NA
Face off against an ancient evil that has reawakened deep within Ice Mountain, The Frozen Horror. Journey on three solo quests designed for the Barbarian before completing the remaining group quests.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F5815_en-us_avalon-hill-hero-quest-the-frozen-horror-quest-pack-for-ages-14-and-up-requires-hero-quest-game-system-to-play.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Hero Character 3. The Rogue Heir of Elethorn RH
Hero Collection 03
Tags: Retail Expansion, Avalon Hill Era, Hero Collection
A message to the seafaring Rogue Heir of Elethorn pleads for their return to the Elven Kingdom to assist the Heroes in saving the Princess Millandriel.
The story elements for the Rogue Heir place them just before MotM in the timeline.
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 10. Mage of the Mirror MotM
Quest Book 08
Tags: Retail Quest, Classic NA
The Elven Kingdom of Elethorn is in turmoil. Save the Queen’s daughter, Millandriel from the archmage Sinestra. Prove yourself to the Queen in three solo quests, then journey to save the princess in the remaining group quests.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F7539_en-us_avalon-hill-heroquest-the-mage-of-the-mirror-quest-pack-requires-heroquest-game-system.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 11. Knight Fall
Online Quest 03
Tags: Online Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Agents of Zargon have infiltrated the prison. Head to the prison to stop the prison break in progress!
This quest can be found on Hasbro’s Shopify CDN: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0169/6995/7440/files/Knight_Fall_-_HQ_Online_Quest_003.pdf?v=1689276872
Adventure 12. Rise of the Dread Moon RotDM
Quest Book 09
Tags: Retail Quest, Avalon Hill Era
The Elven Princess Millandriel has been saved, but all is not well in Elethorn. As the Night of the Dread moon approaches, you must investigate agents of Zargon working to destroy the kingdom of Elethorn.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F6646_en-ca_avalon-hill-heroquest-rise-of-the-dread-moon-quest-pack-requires-heroquest-game-system-14.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 13. Jungles of Delthrak JoD
Quest Book 10
Tags: Retail Quest, Avalon Hill Era
A Dread curse has taken hold of the Jungle animals and fauna. Travel to the Jungles of Delthrak to recover an ancient Dwarven artifact that was stolen.
Download a copy of the Quest Book from Hasbro here: https://instructions.hasbro.com/api/download/F9907_en-us_avalon-hill-heroquest-jungles-of-delthrak-quest-pack-game.pdf
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Hasbro Pulse
Adventure 14. The Crypt of Perpetual Darkness CoPD
Quest Book 11
Tags: Mythic Quest, Avalon Hill Era
Designed by Joe Manganiello for the 2021 Crowdfunding campaign to revive HeroQuest. This quest is only available to Mythic Tier backers of the crowdfunding campaign.
Crypt of Perpetual Darkness is Coming to Retail! Not available for pre-order yet.
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[1] Twitter source thread: https://twitter.com/domymontalto/status/1557406638855729153?t=K443Txr9NjMmq-Hur8rn5w&s=19
[2] Avalon Hill Discord server source: https://discord.com/channels/861979021418692620/865313168780034079/1006987381607506020
[3] GameRant Article: Avalon Hill Releases New HeroQuest Expansion Details, Announces New Starter Pack, confirms JoD placement: https://gamerant.com/avalon-hill-releases-new-heroquest-expansion-details-announces-new-starter-pack
What a convoluted cash grab.
Thanks for your feedback. Sorry to hear it came across that way. I try to include as much helpful information as I can, and yes, I use affiliate links, which I’m fully transparent about (as noted at the top of the page). They help support the site, which is a hobby I run at my own expense. You’re free to skip them if you prefer. The list is freely available and is simply a suggestion based on information from Avalon Hill and community feedback.
Thanks for compiling this, it is a great resource for me. . . and I’ll choose to interpret Jay’s comment as a convoluted cash grab by Avalon Hill and not you. 😊
Yes, that could be. I figured that since it wasn’t explicitly stated that way I would try to cover all my bases.
I’m glad you find this resource helpful.
ATOH Quest Pack English PDF is now out!!!!!!
Thanks for letting me know, it’s been added to the AtOH listing now.
Will The expansions for new Characters be listed here as well?
and thanks for the summary, keep me updated!
Will we be seeing first light on this list?
I wonder how “First Light” will fit in here
From what I have read it looks like first light happens at the same time as the original quest.
Yes, that’s correct. Sorry, I haven’t had a chance to update the list yet.