GameMaster: Dungeons & Cavern Core Set

Whether you descend into murky caverns or tread the pass of ancient Dwarf mines - the GAMEMASTER: Dungeons & Caverns Core Set allows you to create any setting for your roleplaying party. Both fun and extremely easy to build, this set has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to build any subterranean setting - for any RPG system or skirmish miniature game.

Armed with specially manufactured XPS foam board and a versatile hot wire cutter, go crazy and don't let anything but your imagination hold you back! Find inspiration in our many online tutorial videos, or the inspirational guide included in this set, to conjure up any dungeon or cavern complex you might want. 

The soft surface of the XPS boards allows you to draw any texture or image, enhancing your gaming experience and blowing the minds of your fellow dungeoneers.

Do it yourself or with your party - once you cut and create your first magic portal, you'll never look back!

Building you very own dungeon (or any other terrain pieces) is fun and a great way to get unique terrain into your games. We have linked to several great videos on our Youtube channel to get you inspired. 

Here is a short explanation on how this set can get you from unpainted XPS foam boards to fantastic terrain that will enhance your gaming experience. 

Planning
First of all you need a plan of where you want to go, use a pencil to draw out your plans directly on the foam board.

Texture
Start out by gently sanding the surface of the foam, using random motions, to remove the pattern created by the production process, beware that you don’t create repeating patterns that aren’t intended, or are too pronounced.

Use the Scenery Knife, and then a pencil which widens the gap to create your gaming grid. Don’t cut too deep. We recommend 25 mm or 1 in squares for your grid, which fits well with 28 mm scale miniatures, with each square representing 5 feet.

Then use your creativity to create texture of the ground of your terrain piece. You could use a rock, broken brick or a broken plank - anything goes! 

Cut 
Now you shape your piece(s) Cut the texturized foam into the modular shapes that you planned out. If you want straight cuts you should use the included steel ruler to guide the Scenery Knife while keeping your fingers safely on the other side. Are you cutting natural shapes then use the Hot Wire Foam Cutter instead and loosely trace the shape, while not caring too much if we follow the line. Press the button to heat the wire  and work the wire slowly through the foam.

Make straight cuts with the Scenery Knife on the parts you want to connect to other pieces.

Finally you can add areas of rubble. Start with applying XPS Foam Sculpting Glue, then use an old brush to spread the edge of the glue slightly.

Then apply Scenery Sand on the glued areas, pressing down with a finger to build up the rubble. You can use the rubble to hide any mistakes or areas you don’t like. Gently tap the loose sand off and leave the glue to dry for a couple of hours before proceeding.

Paint 
We recommend using the Terrain Primer outside with the pieces on a stirring stick or other holder to keep paint off your fingers. Remember to use protective gear. When priming, try to mix up the angles of your approach, making sure you include a top-down motion to ensure  maximum coverage. Depending on your working environment expect at least an hour to dry.

Time to get out your paints and brushes and get your parts painted in the scheme. Have a look at some of the links under tutorials for inspiration on how to paint your terrain.

Shake  Paints Well
When you purchase Gamemaster paints, the paint inside might have separated a bit. So to get a good experience you need to shake them like this: 

1. Shake the bottle hard 
2. Squeeze out a bit of the separated medium 
3. Shake for 30 seconds 
4. Squeeze out a bit of paint to check the consistency 

DONE!
Creating your first terrain pieces was of course just the beginning! Venturing beyond this point will give you the opportunity to level up and guide you on your quest for varied scenery. 

Add Mixing Balls
We also recommend adding two Mixing Balls to your paint to make all that shaking a lot easier! 

Keep your paints fresh
The Wet Palette is a game changer! It is designed to keep your paints perfectly preserved between painting sessions. No need to worry about paints drying out, when you return to your project days later.

Contains sharp, hot, paint, glue and hard tools, this set is not a toy. Not suitable for children younger than 9 years, we suggest using under adult supervision. 

The Hot Wire Foam Cutter heats the wire to 300°C. So be careful when it is hot as there is a risk of burn injury.

Contains extremely sharp Scenery Knife, keep away from children - and watch your fingers!

Non-toxic water-based acrylic paint perfected for painting armies of wargaming miniatures. In case of eye contact, rinse with running water.

Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Contains reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1).

May produce an allergic reaction.

Not suitable for children under 9 years of age.

Flammable aerosol. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe aerosol. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. Dispose of contents and container according to the separated collection system used in your municipality. 

Contains volatile solvents. Vapor may be harmful. Causes eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. 

First Aid: 
If you experience difficulty in breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical attention immediately. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. For emergency, call your physician, local poison control center or local emergency room.

Hot Wire Foam Cutter
Remove battery when not in use. Do not touch heating wire. Remove the battery when replacing heating wire. Do not place near flammable materials. Use only special-purpose heating wire – do not install other metal materials. Do not use in humidity greater or equal to 85 %. Children should only use this tool under adult supervision. Store out of the reach of children.

XPS Foam Sculpting Glue
Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1).

May produce an allergic reaction.