Heroscape Swarm of the Marro Game Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, so after over a year of expansion packs, new scenarios, your occasional castle/terrain expansion, Heroscape ups the ante again.
At first I was leary of this master set, as it features significantly less units than the original but for the same price. But hey, I figure, the game hasn't let me down so far, so I went for it. Boy was I _not_ sorry!
This Master set is truly a massive expansion to the original game, and if you don't have any heroscape yet, a great standalone product too. unlike previous expansions, this new set features an actual 3 scenario campaign, complete with a story line. Wow. The game universe is actually solidifying and it should help the series last that much longer.
I was extremely pleased with the units this set contained, and even though it contained 2 of the same heroes from the original master set, their abilities have been updated and they are much more usable/balanced. The game is truly getting better as time goes by. If you are a heroscacpe fan, or a table-top gaming fan in general, I would definitely recommend this master set.
The only con I have with it is the same as with any big boxed heroscape set, you can't get the pieces back in after you take them out and will be forced to find an alternative method of storing them (which is okay with me as I have so many expansion sets now storing them in their boxes would take forever to get them out)

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Imagine the greatest battle of all time taking place on a battlefield you design. Recommended for ages eight and older, Heroscape Master Set 2: Swarm of the Marro entails an interlocking 3-D battlefield, miniature warriors, and strategic game play. On the Battlefield This build-and-battle game set includes 24 beautifully painted miniature warriors and 75 interlocking terrain pieces. There are swamp, water, rock, and land tiles to create and customize your own battlefield. An instruction booklet is provided to help you form the terrain. The pieces click easily into place and the landscape is limited only by your imagination. After you construct the terrain, it is time to form your army with warriors, aliens, acid, drones, and stingers, each with their own strengths. If parents wish to add to the set, expansion packs are available for purchase. Basic Game Play For years, the Marro have been summoned to Valhalla. Rumors are spreading that a hive of Marro predators is hidden deep within the jungle. Heroes unite to stop them from contaminating the world. The object of Heroscape is to create your own battlefield, choose your army, and war against your opponent for the land of Valhalla. Players alternate turns until the game ends. On your turn, you'll complete three actions, using dice and army cards. Strategy comes into play as you choose the best possible army card, which depends on the location of your figures and your victory objective. Kids can use one of the nine provided games or create their own.Battle Test Following the success of the original, Heroscape Master Set Two is likely to please any child into strategic gaming. Nine game scenarios are provided and kids can even create their own game. All intricately detailed and nicely painted, the miniature monsters have unique powers and background stories. Each game scenario encourages imagination and enhances strategic thinking. However, game play and setup is relatively complex and perhaps better suited for older or advanced children. It also comes with many small pieces, which could be hazardous to toddlers or infants. Despite these minor setbacks, Heroscape Master Set Two is as enjoyable as its predecessor.What's in the Box One hive and base, 24 painted figures, 75 terrain pieces, regulation marker, 20-sided die, 12 combat dice, 13 army cards, 16 order markers, and rules

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Heroscape Expansion Wave 13: Bugbears and Orcs Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this for my friend's son for Christmas - he really liked the monsters. He has an extensive collection of Heroscape and this filled in his D&D armies.

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The might of Valkrill awakes! The tribe of bugbear's known as the Horned Skull Brutes devastates the lands with little thought for the health of their allies. Furious beasts herald the advance of the Death Chasers of Thesk, a horde of orcs allied with a new general known as Valkrill.

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Dungeons & Dragons Heroscape Master Set: Battle For The Underdark Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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Dungeons and Dragons meetsHeroscape 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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