Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1995)

About this game

An introductory board version of the AD&D system via basic scenarios played with miniatures (plastic, included), and a campy/nifty CD for both ambiance and automated DM instructions. Includes introductory versions of the Players Handbook, Dungeon Master Guide, Monstrous Manual as well as a set of dice, six plastic character figurines, a Dungeon Master Screen, audio CD, six character cards and a reversible mapboard ("Tomb of Damara" and "House on Harrow Hill"). RPGGeek Entry: First Quest Dungeons & Dragons Starter Sets: 2nd Edition: The New Easy to Master Dungeons & Dragons and Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition/3.5 Dungeons & Dragons Basic Game 4th Edition: Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Supplemental articles were published in TSR's Dragon Magazine including: FIRST QUEST game: Introduction (Game design notes) Dragon (Issue 204 - Apr 1994)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 7.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.