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Rules assistance for HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor
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HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor is an expansion for HeroQuest released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Baker and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Mysterious arcane forces are interfering with Mentor's magic. In this action-packed HeroQuest Prophecy of Telor expansion, return to the rich story of the HeroQuest board game. Playing as one of HeroQuest's brave heroes, you must enter the maze of Melar and put an end to whatever foul machinations are at play! Requires HeroQuest Game System to play. Playing as the warlock hero, unveil the secrets behind the Talisman of Lore and defeat the evil wizard Melar using the 14 game cards and quest book. This tabletop board game expansion comes with 15 finely detailed unpainted miniatures, including the warlock hero and fiery orange monster miniatures The Prophecy of Telor quest book, written by Stephen Baker, features 13 quests set in ancient locations filled with monsters, spells, and threatening obstacles at every turn —description from the publisher
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- Hasbro
- Avalon Hill
Questions and answers
HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor 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: Prophecy of Telor is 30–120 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: Prophecy of Telor 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: Prophecy of Telor 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 credited designers of HeroQuest: Prophecy of Telor are: Stephen Baker. 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: Prophecy of Telor 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.