Dungeon Geomorphs

Dungeon Geomorphs

Questionably-useful cutout shapes to assist a DM in designing a dungeon (along with their companion Monster & Treasure Assortment sets). Best used with miniatures.

Dungeon Geomorphs Set One: Basic Dungeon by Gary Gygax

Dungeon Geomorphs Set Two: Caves & Caverns by Gary and Ernie Gygax

Dungeon Geomorphs Set Three: Lower Dungeons by Gary Gygax

Dungeon Geomorphs Sets One-Three by Gary Gygax

The first three individual sets were later combined into the compilation Dungeon Geomorphs Sets One-Three. They were followed up by the Outdoor Geomorphs.

Interestingly, the individual sets featured sample dungeon sections that were not included in the later compilation. As contributor Paul Stormberg notes, "These are classic Gygax ones: secret temples, lost demon gods, weird magic items, never again reproduced monsters, NPC's, etc. In my opinion, one of the great unnoticed treasures of Greyhawk knowledge!" Gary Gygax has since clarified that this information did not come from his Castle Greyhawk dungeon, but was rather created specifically for the Dungeon Geomorphs. Thanks to Bill Silvey for this info.

Dungeon Geomorphs Set Four: Rooms, Chambers, and Passages was planned but never released.

Printing Information

Dungeon Geomorphs Set One

First (1976): Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "F1002". This printing was included in early D&D Basic Sets, but was NOT shrinkwrapped (making the separately-sold, shrinkwrapped copies much rarer).

Second: Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "9004".

Third (1978?): As Second, but Wizard logo.

Dungeon Geomorphs Set Two

First (1977): Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "F1003".

Second: Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "9005".

Third (1978?): As Second, but Wizard logo.

Dungeon Geomorphs Set Three

First (1977): Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "F1004".

Second: Lizard logo. TSR Stock # on bottom left is "9006".

Third (1978?): As Second, but Wizard logo.

Dungeon Geomorphs Sets One-Three

First (1980): Wizard logo. "Dungeons & Dragons" title is centered, top of the front cover.

Second (1981): TSR Face logo. "Dungeons & Dragons" title removed. "For D&D Fantasy Adventure Game" is in a red, angled banner to top left. ISBN (0-935696-37-7) on back, lower left corner. Thanks to Rene Hurka for this info, and the scan.

Third: TSR Face logo. "Dungeons & Dragons" title removed. "For D&D Fantasy Adventure Game" is in a red, angled banner to top left. Product Code (394-51646-XTSR0600) stacked above ISBN (0-935696-37-7) on back, lower left corner. Thanks to Rene Hurka for this info, and the scan.

Foreign Editions: Click the link to view editions of this accessory released outside the United States.

Current Market

The individual sets are fairly rare, while the compilation set is uncommon at best.

The following represents The Acaeum's current valuation of these items, dependent upon condition (multiply by 3x-10x if shrinkwrap is present). Values are updated at the beginning of the month, provided there were new public sales. Click the titles to view active eBay auctions!

	Fair	Good	VGood	Fine	VFine	NMint

Dungeon Geomorphs First print	Fair$19	Good$35	VGood$46	Fine$58	VFine$69	NMint$77
Dungeon Geomorphs Second / Third print	Fair$16	Good$29	VGood$38	Fine$48	VFine$57	NMint$63
Dungeon Geomorphs Sets One-Three	Fair$9	Good$16	VGood$22	Fine$27	VFine$32	NMint$36