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

Rules assistance for HeroQuest: Wizards of Morcar
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HeroQuest: Wizards of Morcar is an expansion for HeroQuest released in 2026 for 2–5 players and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Baker and Doug Hopkins and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Embark on 5 original quests based on the 1991 iteration and dare to take on 5 additional ones! Venture into darkness, vanquish foes, and encounter unlikely allies. Come face to face with some of the realm’s most feared wielders of Dread magic—the Wizards of Morcar—and keep a terrible power out of the evil sorcerer’s clutches. Venture to the Northern Dread Wastes and stop Zargon from unlocking the legendary magic of 1000 Dread Sorcerers … before all is lost. In this fantasy expansion pack, heroes may visit Hopekin’s Rest to acquire Boons of Heroism that help them progress. Hero spellcasters can now choose from 3 fresh sets of spells, and build magical barriers of ice, flame, or stone. This Quest Pack introduces 5 powerful adversaries. Each is a dark Sorcerer with their own unique set of spells to use against the hero players. Enjoy limitless replayability with many ways to win! You can also create your own stories and quests. Compatible with the HeroQuest base game & HeroQuest First Light board game. Comes with 27 finely detailed miniatures (the Wizard Hero, Minotaur, Storm Master, Warcaster, Necromancer, High Mage, Artificer, Sir Ragner, 3 Magical Barriers, 3 Scouts, 3 Halberdiers, 3 Crossbowmen, 3 Swordsmen, 2 Dreadshifters, and 2 Golems). Also includes 64 game cards with updated custom artwork.
HeroQuest: Wizards of Morcar 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 catalogue lists HeroQuest: Wizards of Morcar 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: Wizards of Morcar belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. 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: Wizards of Morcar are: Stephen Baker and 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: Wizards of Morcar 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.