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Rules assistance for HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment
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HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment is an expansion for HeroQuest released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Teos Abadia and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Uncover an unusual disturbance amongst the spirits—and rescue the realm from evil! In this HeroQuest Spirit Queen's Torment expansion, return to the rich story of the HeroQuest board game and embark on 14 thrilling quests! The elven sage Silvana, brilliant diviner and ally of Mentor, has been experiencing visions of spirits surrounding her beloved late apprentice, Nelath, a Spirit Talker slain by Zargon. Playing as one of HeroQuest's brave heroes, you must enter the Wyvern Keep and end whatever vile plot has disturbed Nelath's eternal slumber—before a fate worse than death befalls her. Immerse yourself in the fantasy with 15 detailed miniatures, 15 beautifully illustrated game cards and quest book, and 6 dice. (Requires HeroQuest Game System to play. Sold separately.) This game has limitless replayability, and you can also build your own quests and stories. Gather friends together for an epic battle of good an evil. For 2-5 players, ages 14+. Now you can expand your HeroQuest Game System with this Spirit Queen's Torment Quest Pack, once only available as part of the HeroQuest: Haslab Mythic Tier package (Requires HeroQuest Game System to play. Sold separately.) As the bard hero, unveil a disturbance amongst the spirits and find the Spirit Queen to end Zargon's evil plot! The 15 game cards and quest book feature artwork that immerses you in the harrowing world This tabletop board game expansion comes with 15 finely detailed unpainted miniatures, including the bard hero and ghostly turquoise monster miniatures The Spirit Queen's Torment quest book, written by Teos Abadia, features 14 quests, set in perilous locations filled with monsters, treasure, spells, and hidden magical secrets Delve deeper into the HeroQuest world with this expansion pack that adds to the game’s replayability. Players can also create their own stories and design their own quests This HeroQuest expansion pack is an excellent gift for fans of cooperative games, fantasy board games, and adventure games. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Hasbro
- Avalon Hill
Questions and answers
HeroQuest: Spirit Queen's Torment 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: Spirit Queen's Torment is 60–120 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: Spirit Queen's Torment 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: Spirit Queen's Torment 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: Spirit Queen's Torment are: Teos Abadia. 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: Spirit Queen's Torment 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.