
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk is an expansion for HeroQuest released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
“Know not the path, but the reason you walk it.” Walk in the wise Monk hero’s shoes and expand your HeroQuest adventure with the Path of the Wandering Monk figures! The graceful Monk hero is a student of unarmed combat techniques formed in reverence to the 4 elements. When you play as this hero, you lack the ability to use metal armor and shields, but you may wield daggers, crossbows, handaxes, shortswords, and staffs. This collector's edition item includes 2 highly detailed Monk figures with powers and skills not seen in HeroQuest characters. It also includes 7 game cards and a scroll.
HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists HeroQuest: Hero Collection – Path of The Wandering Monk as an expansion for HeroQuest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need HeroQuest to use it. Check that your edition of HeroQuest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.