Product Review: Dungeon Tiles Master Set

So there I was, standing in my friendly local game store (FLGS)...on pay day, no less. Funny how that always seems to happen. I my eyes panned across the bookshelf, my eyes were caught by the glimmer of light off a shrink-wrapped box off to the side. Yes! Today, the Dungeon Tiles Master Set - The Dungeon: An Essential Dungeons & Dragons Accessory (4th Edition D&D) would be mine!





I love dungeon tiles, grid maps, gaming paper, printed maps, purchasable 3d terrain, and even homemade 3d terrain. No matter what it is, I feel the tiles and terrain can always help increase the fun factor of the game. Now, just because I enjoy those things doesn't mean I'm willing to just throw money away on lots of low quality gaming aids. I became excited as I read the promotional material plastered around the Dungeon Tiles Master Set box: "This accessory contains 10 double-sided sheets of illustrated, die-cut terrain tiles printed on heavy cardstock, allowing you to create dungeon rooms, corridors, and outdoor locales. The product box is designed for tile storage and can be used as a terrain element in the game!" Sounds like a match made in heaven!

Overall Product

PROs Price $19.99 at FLGS $13.59 at Amazon.com The Box It is nice to have an actual container for the dungeon tiles for a change. The box is made in such a way that it can be used as terrain as well.

CONs The Box The box is big but only comes with 10 sheets of tiles and a cardboard insert that takes up half the box. Of course, this could be a PRO since it is bigger than the tiles and other tiles can be stored in the box as well.

The Tiles

PROs There is a nice selection of different sizes. Most tiles are reprints of older set that are not available anymore. The tiles are made of thick, durable material and not just thin sheets of paper.

CONs No real CONs here.

The Art

PROs The art is nicely illustrated, as expected from WoTC when it comes to tiles. Several varying pieces including rough terrain, doors, stairs, and prison bars. All large pieces and most smaller pieces have just empty, stone floor squares on the back.

CONs All large pieces and most smaller pieces have just empty, stone floor squares on the back. Yes, I listed this as a PRO, but it seems like the easy way out of providing more detailed pieces. A handful of tiles are just blank on the back, even more empty, stone floor squares are better than nothing. 2 of 14 2x4s are just black on one side 3 of 12 2x2s are just black on one side 1 of 10 2x1s is just black on one side 2 of 8 single square tiles are just black on one side