Dungeons & Dragons Heroscape Master Set: Battle For The Underdark

by Wizards of the Coast

Product Features

• Build and Battle miniatures game
• Rule book, 10 figures, 50 terrain pieces and play components
• Figures fully painted and assembled, ready to play out of the box
• Figures made of durable plastic built to endure repeated play
• Everything is fully compatible with other Heroscape figures

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 15.9 x 3.5 inches ; 6.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030FAVRE
• Item model number: 5511245
• Manufacturer recommended age: 13 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,375 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Legends of the D&D universe come to Heroscape! The hordes of evil must be stopped. The Valkyrie Generals representing the forces of good have summoned brave adventurers to embark on a quest to defeat the black dragons and their wicked allies. Who will prevail and who will perish? Iconic characters and monsters from the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons joins forces with the ultimate build and battle miniatures game to bring new dimensions of fun for everyone! Battle a troll, a band of drow (dark elves), and ultimately face the evil black dragon. Fifty configurable terrain pieces ensures hours of replay as you design your own battles. Choose one of the five customizable game scenarios included or create a scenario of your own – its all up to you!

Product Description

Dungeons and Dragons meets Heroscape in the Battle for the Underdark Master Set 3. 10 detailed miniature figures and 50 interlocking pieces are included in this build and battle game system. Unique heroes include Tandros Kreel of Einar, Erevan Sunshadow of Jandar, Darrk Ambershard of Aquilla, and Ana Karithon of Einar. Play one of five select games or customize and create your own. Contents of Heroscape - Battle for the Underdark Master Set 3: 2 Dungeon Tiles (24 hex) 3 Dungeon Tiles (7 hex) 2 Dungeon Tiles (3 hex) 2 Dungeon Tiles (2 hex) 2 Dungeon Tiles (1 hex) 3 Rock Tiles (7 hex) 2 Rock Tiles (3 hex) 1 Rock Tile (2 hex) 1 Rock Tile (1 hex) 3 Sand Tiles (7 hex) 1 Sand Tile (2 hex) 1 Sand Tile (1 hex) 1 Grass Tile (3 hex) 1 Grass Tile (2 hex) 1 Grass Tile (1 hex) 12 Water Tiles (1 hex) 8 Shadow Tiles (1 hex) 1 Rock Outcrop and Base (3 hex) 3 Rock Outcrops and Bases (1 hex) 10 Painted Figures 8 Army Cards 4 Treasure Glyphs 23 Wound Markers 8 Order Markers 8 Combat Dice 1 20-Sided Die 1 Rulebook.

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting direction for HeroScape.., January 18, 2010

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Dellamorte - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dungeons & Dragons Heroscape Master Set: Battle For The Underdark (Toy)

I have been playing heroScape since the beginning - I own and use almost every single set and expansion, and recently picked up this new D&D expansion set.

Honestly, I was not looking forward to this expansion - one of the things I like most about the original game is the simplicity of the play. After a couple of games with this new set, I can definitely say this is a great addition to the core gameplay.

Aside from a couple of new rules and terrain effects, the major addition is a campaign mode. The included campaign is set up as four "rooms" that connect to make a dungeon. Each room has a condition that must be met before the players can go on to the next, and it is possible to gain and lose characters from the party. The included play scenario is a lot of fun, and I think it will inspire players to come up with campaigns of their own.

An additional campaign can be downloaded at Playdnd.com, and there is an another exclusive campaign available at Heroscapers.com.

The detail and paint of the figures are great - they seem like WOTC took existing D&D Miniatures and scaled them to the heroScape system. New terrain includes Shadow Tiles (which give a +1 to defense) Rocks (repainted glaciers) and dungeon tiles. The creatures (such as the feral Troll) are a LOT more difficult to kill, and the new Heroes seem perfectly balanced.

One of the best new rules in my opinion, is the trap roll for glyphs, and the ability to carry/drop glyphs. Made for some interesting fights.

This set doesn't really change the core game play, it just adds a new twist - campaign instead of typical deathmatch or capture the flag. All of the official master rule scenarios have always had victory conditions, but I think this is going to get people more focused on creative ones.

As a long time player, I was skeptical of WOTC taking this franchise over, but I think they have done a great job with this. My only reservation is that I am concerned they will ultimately try to make this a "collectable" game with blind purchase figures. Let's hope not - The exclusives were bad enough (although they have rectified this somewhat with the recent expansion - now re-release the flag bearers in a reasonably priced set!!!)

I Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys HeroScape and wants to try something new.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars D&D fun for everyone, March 6, 2010

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C. Baumgartner - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dungeons & Dragons Heroscape Master Set: Battle For The Underdark (Toy)

I recently bought this, and am very happy with it. Being a life long D&D fan, I was looking for something to play with my kids (age 6 and 4). The game has 2 sets of rules (Basic and Advanced). The Basic set is very simple, and my 6 year old had no problem with it. The game is fun, doesn't take forever, and the pieces look good. I highly recommend this game to anyone.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful alternative to electronics!, May 23, 2010

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Plaker (Plumas Lake, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dungeons & Dragons Heroscape Master Set: Battle For The Underdark (Toy)

My grandson is a die hard electronics and computer game nut. He would literally spend 24/7 on his PS3, handheld gamer, or computer - then a friend got him interested in the Heroscape game. This apparently is a game dating back some years, but has the ability to capture the imagination of 13 year olds. It's made out of tough plastic, but requires analytical skills and the lure for interacting with others. This is rather a hard to find, but we've been attempting to get him the entire set so that he can include others. It's nice to see something like this resurrected! Cudos!