HeroQuest: The Halls of Durrag-Dol

The "Halls of Durrag‑Dol" expansion arrived with White Dwarf issue 134 back in 1991, bringing a fresh dungeon crawl to HeroQuest fans. The new map is packed with dark corridors, sneaky traps, and blood‑thirsty monsters. Its headline feature is the introduction of Skaven—rat‑humanoid foes—with dedicated rules for handling them, adding extra danger and tactical depth. Players also get the option to field Kili Thekkrsson, a dwarf troll‑slayer who joins as a playable character with his own unique abilities. The core mechanics stay true to the base game—dice rolling, icon resolution, grid movement, and cooperative storytelling—but now include once‑per‑game powers that require careful timing. The scenario can be run semi‑cooperatively: everyone battles the board, yet asymmetric information among players creates tension and strategic choices. Designed for 2‑5 players, a typical session runs about 90 minutes, keeping the light‑hearted feel of HeroQuest with a 2/5 complexity rating, perfect for a quick adventure without heavy rules. As with many vintage expansions, the components are in English and may need translated sheets or cards. In short, "The Halls of Durrag‑Dol" adds more exploration, new enemies, and an extra hero, all wrapped in the classic HeroQuest charm.