D&D Basic Game (Dungeon & Dragons Roleplaying Game: Core Rules) (Game)

by Wizards of the Coast (Author) "Each character has six abilities that represent his basic strengths and weaknesses..." (more)
Key Phrases: Armor Class, Move Silently, Player's Handbook (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
A new boxed set containing all the basics for those new to the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.

This brand-new boxed set is designed to give those new to roleplaying an introduction to, and a good understanding of, the D&D game experience. It contains everything needed to play exciting adventures, including a complete set of roleplaying dice, streamlined rules drawn straight from the Dungeons & Dragons v3.5 core rulebooks, and 16 miniatures from the D&D Miniatures line. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, this box was named for a classic boxed set from the first years of the game's history and is a great way for current players to introduce the game to a whole new generation.

Components: - 16 non-random miniatures - rulebooks - character sheets - 4 double-sided map boards - complete set of D&D dice

Product Details

• Game
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; Brdgm edition (November 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786934093
• ISBN-13: 978-0786934096
• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 10.5 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

95 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So many minatures, so liitle money, October 21, 2004

By	Adam Souza "He who reads on toilet" (New Bedford, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The box comes with the following 16 Minitures

Adventurers: Aramil, Eberk, Regdar, Lidda

Monsters: Dire Rat, 4 Kobolds, 2 Skeletons, Wolf Skeleton ,Black Dragon , 2 Orc Warriors, Troglodyte



The Black Dragon is well scuplted/painted and well worth the price of box set by himself.

A sililar pack of Kobolds from reaper would retail for $10.

All of the Iconics match their D&D artwork down to the last detail

If you bought similar models and dice from any other manufacturer it would cost you at least $60, to get it at Amazon's bagain price is too good of a deal for any D&D miniatures enthusiast to pass up.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, December 21, 2004

By	D. Sietsema "dsiets" (Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have this game. Just got done playing it w/ my nephew. I have not played D&D since late 80's but picked up the "new" basic set on a whim because it had been a long time.
After using the quick start manual, my nephew's first question was "where did you get this game"? because it was fun.
This Basic Set has its limits, but it was a good refresher and easy to get back in the game w/ a new player.

I hope this review helps because one reviewer rates the game w/o even mentioning anything about the product or game play.

125 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In regards to the religious..., November 13, 2004

By	Darkling "chuck74" (South Korea) - See all my reviews

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

Okay, in the past, Dungeons and Dragons was ridiculed by the religious for nothing. It was a new game that came out that featured, heroes, dragons, evil, good, and everything else that makes a fantasy what it is. So when I read the review by the Kristin, I had to come here to put my two cents in on everyone's behalf.
This product is a game. Nothing else. Just like Monopoly, Life, etc. The difference is that this game requires a bit of imagination. Have I bought this product? Yes, for my daughterm and she is eight years old--the same age that I started playing (I'm 30). She has fun with it along with me and my wife.
I advise other customers not to listen to the religious stuff that someone my put in about demons, devils, violence related to reality, and all the other lies. If you want to believe that this game is evil, then stop watching movies like Lord of the Rings, Conan, and stop watching cartoons period. Because if you think that Dungeons and Dragons is evil, then everything else that we, as humans, enjoy shgould be evil to you as well. If they aren't 'evil' like Dungeons and Dragons...I'm not going to resort to name calling. It just boils down to being a hypocrite.
If you're lookiing for something to spark your or your childrens' imaginations, get this game. It's fun, sociable, and entertaining.