heroscape

Heroscape (sometimes HeroScape) is an expandable turn-based miniature wargaming system manufactured by Milton Bradley Company, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. The game is played using pre-painted miniature figures on a board made from interlocking hexagonal tiles that allow for construction of a large variety of 3D playing boards. The game is often noted (and lauded) by fans for the relatively high production quality of the game materials, in particular the pre-painted miniature figures.
About the game
Heroscape was released in 2004. The game designers are Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, and Stephen Baker at Hasbro Games. This is the same company and designers who released HeroQuest and Battle Masters. The game is designed for 2 to 4 players ages 8 and older, though it can easily be adapted to more players, particularly if more than one master set and expansion sets are used. Since the game's release, it has accumulated a large online fan base, which is primarily located at www.heroscapers.com.
The game comes with two sets of rules. The basic rules allow for simpler games accessible to younger players. The advanced rules are designed for more experienced gamers but are still very simple compared to most wargames. Each figure or group of figures has a card, called an army card, with basic game statistics printed on one side and advanced game information on the other. Advanced game information includes species, class, personality, size, special powers, and the point value of the card.
The master set that is required for play contains enough tiles to build a nearly limitless number of scenarios, but experienced players often combine sets to create larger and more elaborate playing surfaces. The master set includes grass, rock, sand, water and ruins to make the playing surface, various expansions add lava, road/bridge, trees, snow, ice, glaciers, and a castle.

Absolutely the best board game ever created! not only are minis mind blowingly cool, you get to build your very own board. This game is never the same twice. not to mention the disease that follows: TONS OF EXPANSIONS! it's never enough terrain or it's never enough characters...so many to choose from. PLASTIC CRACK I TELL YA! The hits keep on coming... it's better or equilavent to my beloved ps2.