HeroQuest Paper Crafts

New Characters

• The original game only came with four character figurines, but the possibilities for characters are endless. After coming up with a concept for a new character, illustrate her onto a piece of thick card stock to a similar height of the other figurines. Using a thin utility blade, cut out the character. Take another piece of card stock that is the width of the character's base and about one inch long, and fold it into thirds. Place the cut-out character on the middle third and use a glue gun to secure her in the center, folding up the other edges to meet her and gluing them in place as well. This creates a stand for your new character.

New Cards

• Create your own spells, weapons and character cards by choosing a card stock that is similar in thickness to those used in the game. The spell and weapons cards are firm, thin and slightly glossy, while the character cards are heavy and thicker. Use a utility blade to cut the card stock to the appropriate sizes and title them at the top in calligraphy if you are inclined. Create an illustration for each using pens and colored pencils, and include a description and necessary stats.

Floor Tiles

• Floor tiles were used to block off certain parts of the game area and to signify pit traps, stairs and secret doors. Card stock may be used to create a plethora of new obstacles and possibilities. Choose how many squares you want each tile to be and cut them out using the game board or existing tiles as a guide. Some ideas include single square tiles that are the traditional gray on one side, but are flipped once a character steps on them. The other side may reveal any variety of traps, such as a hidden spell or a vortex. Decorate this side of the card stock accordingly.

Furniture

• Adding new furniture can facilitate the addition of new story lines. Using card stock, a glue gun, a utility blade and colored pencils, craft a variety of new game pieces such as thrones, torture devices and tombs. One approach is to cut out the base to be the appropriate size for the number of squares you wish the item to take up. You may build its vertical length by cutting four sides of equal height and gluing them a short distance inward, then place another piece of card stock on top. Get creative by incorporating beads, gemstones and wire.