- BGG rating
- 7.4
Heroscape: Arrival of the Master
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,797
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark
2010
Rules assistance for Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Peter Lee, Jerry Hawthorne, Chris Dupuis, and Colby Dauch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Heroscape Expansion Set D1: Champions of the Forgotten Realms
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Heroscape Expansion Set D2: Warriors of Eberron
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Heroscape Expansion Set D3: Moltenclaw's Invasion
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Heroscape: Glyph Pack
- 2 players
- 2025
About the game
The third Master Set for the HeroScape series of games, which crosses over into the realm of Dungeons and Dragons. Includes 10 rebased figures from Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures and 55 Heroscape-style terrain pieces. From the publisher: Beware the Jaws of the Dragon Evil monsters emerge from the darkest corners of Valhalla, spreading terror as they conquer and control the mystic portals that lead to other worlds. Sinister drow and brutal trolls gather in underground ruins, and rumors of black dragons are too terrifying to ignore. The hordes of evil must be stopped. The Valkyrie Generals representing the forces of good have summoned brave adventurers, who together embark on a quest to defeat the black dragons and their wicked allies. Will they prevail or perish?
Mechanics
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Wizards of the Coast
Questions and answers
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark are: Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Peter Lee, Jerry Hawthorne, Chris Dupuis, and Colby Dauch. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.