This is one of the most interesting megadungeons I've seen, and I've been playing D&D since 1981. Statistics are given in Labyrinth Lord format, but are readily adaptable to any version of Basic D&D, OD&D, or AD&D. This first volume of Stonehell Dungeon offers the first five levels of the dungeon along with the valley in which the dungeon is set. It would take months of gaming to explore even these five levels, as they are quite extensive.

I was initially skeptical about the variation of the "one-page dungeon" format that Stonehell Dungeon uses, but I was won over once I saw it in print. I am very much looking forward to the sequel which will detail the remaining five lower levels beneath those detailed here.

Thus far two supplements have been made available. The first is a freebie, "The Brigand Caves," depicting a twenty-location cave complex where, surprise, surprise, a brigand band has holed up near Stonehell. The second supplement ("Buried Secrets") costs $3 (well worth it, in my view) and details three small dungeon/cave complexes -- two can be located near Stonehell and the last is a small sub-level that can be inserted directly into Stonehell proper.

Highly recommended if you are looking for an old-school megadungeon that's ready to play. I give it 4.5 stars out of 5.

Review copyright 2010 J. Andrew Byers ( )