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Released by Milton Bradley in 1989, this board game is often referred to as Dungeons & Dragons Lite. It is fast-paced and action-packed, making it a great introduction to fantasy gaming. It is designed for ages 10 and up and can handle 2-5 players. Like many board games of its genre, it requires one player to be a "Game Master" in control of the enemy creatures on the board. In this system, the GM is referred to as Zargon, the evil sorcerer.

Unfortunately, this great game is no longer in print. You can find it on eBay and other online locations. You can also download the official rules and other information from Hasbro.
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House Rules

  • Hero Movement Heroes move at a maximum speed of 7. Under normal rules, each player rolls 2d6 to determine how far his character can move. By making it a set number, you eliminate four dice rolls per turn, which speeds up play. Also, character can think and plan with more strategy because covering distance is not a random event.

  • Three-Player Games One player is the Game Master, or Zargon. One player controls the Barbarian and the Elf. The other controls the Dwarf and the Wizard. This division works best because it puts a fighter-type in each player's control as well as a caster. You never want to pair the Elf and Wizard or Barbarian and Dwarf with one player.

  • Four-Player Games One player is the Game Master, or Zargon. One player controls the Barbarian. Another controls the Elf. The last controls the Dwarf and the Wizard.

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