
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,379
- BGG rating
- 7.9
HeroQuest: First Light
- 2–5 players
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak
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HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak is an expansion for HeroQuest released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Doug Hopkins and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
The adventure continues with the HeroQuest Jungles of Delthrak Quest Pack! In the dense jungle surrounding the mountains at World’s Edge, an ancient dwarven civilization finds new roots. A sacred artifact prized by the dwarven refugees of Kellar’s Keep has been stolen, and a blight has infected the jungle to its roots. As a powerful Berserker or Explorer hero, traverse the jungles and discover what vile secret looms beneath its canopy – before all is lost! Follow your path to unique endings through a choose-your-own adventure mechanic. Includes a Quest Book featuring 16 quests, 36 illustrated game cards, 29 detailed miniatures, and 39 double-sided cardboard pieces. —description from the publisher
HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak 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: Jungles of Delthrak is 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: Jungles of Delthrak 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: Jungles of Delthrak has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 credited designers of HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak are: Doug Hopkins. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists HeroQuest: Jungles of Delthrak 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.