Free Gm Resource: Paper Minis Courtesy of HeroQuest at Board Game Geek

Now I'll admit I don't hit up Board Game Geek very often, but I had a reason to do so today when a buddy of mine mentioned he was having trouble finding a particular version of a board game. The problems he was reporting didn't add up and I knew that my FLGS had a copy that fit what he said he was looking for, but before I head over there (It's 100* outside) I thought I'd do some research first.

He's been looking for a copy of Hero Quest and doesn't want to spend $300+ to get a copy with plastic minis instead of paper. I'm pretty sure he's been looking at both the 1st edition of the game and the entry-level First Light edition, so he's seeing this huge price tag or this cheaper set and not realizing there is a larger 2nd Edition that is setup the way he wants it.

I'm reasonably sure I got the issue figured out and I can't blame him when it comes to those minis, even though there is nothing wrong with the First Light set...it just doesn't hit that nostalgia spot he's looking for when he goes to introduce the game to his son.

Not having looked at the Hero Quest Files section on BGG before, I was pleasantly surprised with all of the goodies other players have shared. The very first thread had a number of paper minis that were black & white (although there were some colored-in versions as well) with both front and back. A number of them could easily be made for use in a "regular" TTRPG, so I think they made a great "Free GM Resource".

Here's a link to the overall files section, instead of just those minis. I'm willing to bet there's  ton of more good stuff for the enterprising GM over at that site.....so call this a twofer.