Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Join a party of heroes beneath Waterdeep, rescue citizens, and solve four monster-specific puzzles in a cooperative Horrified adventure powered by a d20.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Cooperative Game
Players coordinate their actions toward a shared objective and win or lose together.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Point-to-Point Movement
Move along explicit connections between named locations or nodes.
Pick-up and Deliver
Use Pick-up and Deliver as a recurring structure for player decisions and resolution.
Read the full game description
Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons carries the accessible cooperative structure of Horrified into the streets and dungeons of Waterdeep. Players choose heroes inspired by D&D classes, each with a distinct power, then work together to protect citizens while confronting a chosen combination of the Beholder, Displacer Beast, Mimic, and Red Dragon. Every monster is its own puzzle: the party gathers colored items, moves through connected locations, and completes thematic steps before making the final defeat. Monster cards keep the pressure rising, and attacks may invoke the included d20 for a burst of role-playing-game uncertainty. The challenge is shared rather than individual, so efficient movement, timely item exchanges, and clear plans matter more than personal glory. Adjustable monster combinations change the difficulty and tactical demands, making this a welcoming family game with enough variety for groups who enjoy planning together.
