Product Description

All three 4th Edition core rulebooks in one handsome slipcase.

The Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the D&D game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition D&D rules offer the best possible play experience by presenting exciting character options, an elegant and robust rules system, and handy storytelling tools for the Dungeon Master.

This gift set provides all three 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks (Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual) in a handsome slipcase that looks great on any bookshelf.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30637 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-06
• Released on: 2008-06-06
• Format: Box set
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 832 pages

Customer Reviews

Great if you want run a game of D&D
This boxed set of the first three core rule books for 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons is great for anyone looking to run thier own game. You only need this set if you plan on being the Dungeon Master, a.k.a. "DM". Otherwise you should look into picking up just the Player's Handbook. This new 4th Edition of the game streamlines the whole experience and focuses on making the game more fun and less about micro-managing your numbers and stats. The newly designed books are easier to read and find what you are looking for. The Player's Handbook now has a section for Magic Items, which used to be exclussively found in the DM's Guide. As good as the Player's Handbook is, the Dungeon Master's Guide is a well rounded book explaining everything you need to run a fun game and answer any questions or problems you may encounter. Finally the Monster Manuel is a wonderful addition to this set. Listing hundreds of monster with full color layouts and background and tactics, you can make any game night one filled with adventure and montrous battles. I would say that this new version of the game runs very well, but for those who truly liked the feel of the older games, you need to know that this is a newer version that may feel different to some, or a return to it's former glory to others. It is very easy now to pick up and play, and even people who may have been put off by earlier games will probably find something to like here. I can't recommend it enough. I just want to add that I still play AD&D 2nd edition and D&D 3E with my groups, and 4th Edition has won a place at on our game nights.

Love it! Really well priced
Really well priced. Still reading it but they really improved from the 3.5. I have the impression that the game has been pushed to be played fast. No more summoning for Wizards, less stuff to track, same rules for all.

Waiting for my next game to start people on it :)

An excellent game!
In playing for a few months, I've found this to be an excellent game. Easier to understand, better balanced, and less work for the game master (so they can have more fun too!).

The only "complaint" is that the books are not as fun to read (still easier, but less "work" is involved), but the game play is far better than the previous edition.

Everyone in my group, from the 9 year old (my son) to the grizzled gamer with 20+ years of D&D under his belt enjoys this new edition. I highly recommend it!