Those who have read my other reviews know that I'm a prop whore. I love paper and cardboard terrain. I have all of the Pathfinder and D&D map tiles. (I even have multiple sets of Kidnapping of Princess Arelnia and Revenge of Rusak).

When I heard that WOTC was going to be doing 3D terrain with their Dungeon Tiles Series, I was excited. I expected interesting pieces, hopefully a more sturdy update of the old stuff.

But no, we get some very average dungeon tiles and some mediocre 3d effects. A table? Staircase is OK, but very bland (and straight). A dual Staircase would have been nice (going up more than one level). ANd a platform.

Basicaly, nothing you couldn;t simulate with a simple box.

No sliding doors

No Cave behind the waterfall

no freestanding walls or pits

no overhead treelines

no wagons or treasure chests

None of the cool stuff that came out 25 years ago!

Very disappointing.

Then they jack the price up 20% (not a surprise really).

Save yourself the money and buy yourself some other floorplans and then save a couple of small boxes. You'll get the same effects and not feel cheated by this less than mediocre set.

WotC brings its Dungeon Tiles set into the third dimension! This is quite good. I liked the fact that you can disassemble the stone staircase, and by assembling it with the inside out, it becomes a wooden staircase! The other threedee props are equally as good, and at a price I like.

The rest of the set, not so much. It's interiors and wooden floors. If you don't have any inn tiles or maps or mats, it's a good deal, but I've got plenty, and would have preferred more of the 3d stuff. Here's hoping they release a set in the near future consisting ENTIRELY of threedee props we can use to death; I'd gleefully add another star or two if that's what this set had been.

They're the same cardstock as every other set of dungeon tiles they've released, and some reviewers here have complained about the durability question. Here's a tip: get some white glue. Dab some on your finger. Carefully dab it off your finger onto the edges of the tiles. Let dry thoroughly before use. You have now extended the working life of your tiles by at LEAST 50%. I look forward to seeing how this works with the threedee pieces...

I'm a big fan of WotC tiles, and look forward to the Dark Sun and Master sets later this year. I usually get at least one copy of each set, more if they have the bang for the buck.
Harrowing Halls includes some standard interior setting tiles (themed towards an inn or nice interior), and some tiles that can be built into minor structures; stairs, platforms, tables, etc. The 3-D tiles are great, but really the set should have had more of them. I could also see them deteriorating pretty rapidly, assembling and disassembling will take their toll despite the usual nice glossy cardstock. Some of the thinner areas between slots is easily bendable, so be careful.
Also I made the mistake of initially using another tile to punch out the slots... which immediately caused a corner of the printed surface to peel up. My bad, not the product's, but be sure to use something like a coin, pencap, or such.
It's definitely a worthwhile set, and I will be picking up a couple more.

Pros: 3D!; What's here is well done.
Cons: Price Hike; 2/3 of the set not 3D

Well, against my better judgment (I *rarely* purchase anything from WotC these days because I can't stand their behavior; that's another story), and despite a 20% price hike, I decided to pick up a copy of the first dungeon tiles to include 3D terrain.

Four of the sheets are pretty standard Dungeon Tiles fare, but in this case focusing on building interiors. A new area for this series, and a good addition for those with existing sets, but you aren't going to be building a dungeon with just these.

Of course the exciting part is the remaining two sheets, which make up the 3D props. They include:

2-square wide staircase
2x2 pedestal, 10 "feet" high
1x1 round table
1x1 rectangular table
1x2 rectangular table*
Two 2x4 pedestals, 5 "feet" high
4x4 pedestal, 10 "feet" high
2 square wide door

* Missing a leg!

Everything is easy to assemble (thought the initial punching out of the slots is a bit of a pain), functional, and pretty good looking. This is the least expensive 3D terrain I've seen, but it still adds a lot over 2D only.

All of the 3D elements are reversible, being stone on one side and wood on the other.I would suggest getting multiple sets, as I'm not sure how long the models will hold up to being switched between the wood and stone sides.

Gripe: The entire set should have been 3D. As it stands, you have to buy more 2D tiles (which you may not want) to get the 3D stuff. Where are my crates? How about a wagon? How about more than a single door?

Also, while this is a great value compared to other 3D props, the won't last nearly as long as other props. I don't see why the price had to jump 20% over previous sets,as it's still the same six sheets of die-cut cardboard. Whatever the reason, gone are the days of 2 packages for a $20; let's hope the value proposition doesn't decline further, only to crater the way the value of D&D minis did, lest it be five sheets for $15 before we know it. WotC would be well-served by learning about Price Elasticity of Demand.

But despite these shortcomings, most DMS will want two of these in his collection. No one is going to mistake these tiles for Dwarven Forge, but Harrowing Halls takes Dungeon Tiles into the 3rd dimension, and they're better for it. (***--)