The World's Largest Dungeon

The World's Largest Dungeon

The World's Largest Dungeon is a 1,600+ page, four-book behemoth megadungeon. Experience the Guinness World Record-winning dungeon crawl like never before - fully updated to 5E of the World's Most Popular Roleplaying Game!
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Welcome to the World's Largest Dungeon

Experience the Guinness World Record-winning dungeon crawl like never before! Fully updated to 5E of the World's Most Popular Roleplaying Game!

The World's Largest Dungeon is a 1,600+ page, four-book behemoth megadungeon featuring every single monster in the SRD, taking adventurers from level 1-20.  The Platinum edition brings this award-winning dungeon back and makes it better than ever with refined and rebuilt content, a completely new first region, and a treasure trove of collectible accessories.

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A behemoth adventure unlike any other:
  • Over 1,600 original encounters, including every monster in the SRD, across more than 1,600 pages!
  • 18 NEW highly detailed boss miniatures 
  • 16 poster-sized maps + NEW interior detail maps
  • Exclusive dice from FanRoll
  • Full Audiobook from AudioRPG
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The World's Largest Dungeon Is Calling...Will You Answer?

Buried beneath a shattered world lies a vast, interplanar prison: an ancient construct built to contain the most dangerous monsters in existence. But the seals are failing. Whispers of lost power and forgotten relics draw the desperate and the daring into its depths. For gold, glory, redemption - or revenge - the adventurers descend. But the dungeon is alive, watching, and it does not forgive trespass!


Massive in Every Way That Matters

The World’s Largest Dungeon spans four volumes, packed with over 1,600 original encounters across 16 themed regions, covering every creature in the 5E SRD. It’s more than a dungeon crawl: it’s a campaign that will take your group from level 1 to 20, and still leave dark corners unexplored. With new maps, refined mechanics, and full 5E support, it’s an entire world beneath the earth...and it’s ready to test your mettle.


A Legend Reborn

Originally released in 2004 by AEG (Alderac Entertainment Group), the World’s Largest Dungeon earned its name, and a Guinness World Record, with its staggering size and ambition. Designed by a dream team of writers including jim pinto, Robert J. Schwalb, Richard Farrese, Dana DeVries, Jeff Ibach, Patrick Kapera, and more, it became a cult classic for groups who craved a brutal, sprawling challenge. Now, 20 years later, the Platinum Edition brings it roaring back to the table, fully modernized for 5E and built to honor its infamous legacy.

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Rebuilt. Refined. Ready to challenge heroes. 

This isn’t just a reprint, it’s a total overhaul of the legendary record-breaking megadungeon, fully modernized for 5E and today’s gamers.

Every corner of the dungeon has been reexamined for a new generation. Encounter pacing, experience progression, and the structure of each region have been rebalanced to ensure that every room matters. Whether you're navigating cursed hallways or taking down one of the 18 epic bosses, you'll feel the tension at every turn.

The entire first level has been completely reimagined and rewritten by acclaimed designer jim pinto, offering a brand-new experience for veterans and newcomers alike. The rest of the dungeon has undergone multiple rounds of editing by a team that includes professional dungeon masters, veteran RPG authors, and sharp-eyed language editors to ensure clarity, flow, and mechanical excellence.


The Platinum Edition is a treasure trove of breathtaking art and design. Each of the four campaign book covers features all-new, stunning illustrations by fantasy legend Sean Andrew Murray!



Interview with the Visionaries Behind the Original Dungeon. 

John Zinser and Ryan Dancey join host JM DeFoggi to discuss the history of World's Largest Dungeon, AEG, the OGL, and the RPG industry. Tune in for a fascinating discussion!

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Introducing Secret Doors Volume 1 - a hardcover tome of 30+ new standalone mini-adventures.

A Secret Door Adventure is a self-contained dungeon expansion crafted by an all-star cast of industry legends and new arrivals to the RPG design scene. This new content adds fresh encounters, lore, and unique challenges to the World’s Largest Dungeon. These adventures introduce unexpected twists, hidden threats, and entirely new ways to experience the dungeon.

Contributors include
Timothy Brown (Dragon Kings), Ian Starcher (Cthulhu Mythos), Kaitlyn Walden (Thieves' World), Rachel Savicki (Space 1889 After), Bill Bridges (Fading Suns), Leamon Crafton (Torg Eternity), Mirko Bader (HeXXen 1733), Nikolai Hoch (The Dark Eye), Chris Lites (2d20 Conan), Ross Watson (Torg: Eternity, Savage Rifts, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, and the various Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay lines), Robert J. Schwalb (Shadow of the Demon Lord), Todd Rowland, jim pinto, Patrick Kapera, Grant Mielke (MythCraft), Richard Faresse, John-Matthew DeFoggi (Jackals & Urban Decay), Rob Heinsoo (13th Age), Stephen Chenault (Castles & Crusades), Gar Ryder-Hanrahan / Cat Tobin (Trail of Cthulhu) 
Cover Illustration by Jake Neece

Secret Door Volume 1 Contest

World's Largest Dungeon includes a groundbreaking Secret Door Volume 1 Contest in collaboration with Portals to Adventure. This revolutionary opportunity invites aspiring game designers like you to submit your own dungeon encounters for a chance to win cash prizes and be published alongside industry legends. Learn more about the contest here.

Fan-voted winners will see their creations immortalized in the official Secret Doors Volume 1 book, becoming part of the prestigious World's Largest Dungeon collection. Your work could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with contributions from our elite list of designers! New creative voices can showcase their talents, earn prize money, and achieve published status in a major RPG release. 

Don't miss this unprecedented chance to launch your game design career and become part of tabletop RPG history.
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Brace yourself for the World’s Largest Dungeon: an epic, upgrade-packed campaign overflowing with monstrous minis, massive maps, deluxe gear, and legendary loot worthy of the name! Return to the dungeon that ruled your table 20 years ago with a Platinum Edition that promises the ultimate quest of a lifetime.

World’s Largest Dungeon Books (Volumes I, II, III, IV) Over 1,600 encounters and every SRD monster across four massive tomes totaling more than 1,600 pages of adventure.
Folio of Fold-Out Maps A beautiful tri-fold tome of all 16 dungeon region maps protected in easy-access pockets.
Deluxe Slipcase A sturdy, foil-stamped case to protect and showcase your dungeon.
Wraparound Dungeon Master Screen – A 3-panel screen with a magnetic close, that triples as a slip-case cover, battlemap, and GM Screen.

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Limited Run Collector's Edition Chest, Covers, and Slip Case

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Everything's a Mimic

This limited-edition Mimic Treasure Chest isn’t just a storage solution; it’s a snarling, tongue-lashing predator in disguise, ready to devour your books, dice, and delvers alike. Open if you dare! The World's Largest Dungeon Wooden Mimic Chest is exclusive to the Dungeon Master tier.

This chest will perfectly fit your World's Largest Dungeon slipcase and includes an interior compartment tray that is perfect for storing your gaming accessories. This unique, once-in-a-lifetime item will be a limited run and a campaign exclusive. When they are gone, they are gone!
 


Upgrade your World's Largest Dungeon books to Limited Run Collectors Edition Hardcovers with die-cut (see what we did there?) windows revealing the epic art within! The complete set includes all four World's Largest Dungeon volumes, unique slipcase art, the folio of all 16 poster-sized maps, and the magnetic GM screen that triples as a battle grid and cover for the slip case. Truly treasured artifacts worthy of your collection.



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Exclusive Dice by FanRoll Dice

We've partnered with dice legends FanRoll Dice (previously Metallic Dice Games) to bring you a dice goblin dragon's horde of remarkable World's Largest Dungeon dice.

Boss Dice Pack (16 pcs)

A mighty collection of 16 custom d20s with each die inspired by one of the monstrous dungeon bosses. Reward your players every step of the way with an amazing collectible to commemorate their victory (Or keep them all for yourself!).

Scorch Mega Die

A massive, clear, 55mm d20 capturing the dungeon's fiery mascot, Scorch the Dragon.

Delver Dice Sets (6 options) 

Distinct collectable polyhedral sets themed around classic adventurer roles: Dirty Delver, Glacier Explorer, Hot Head, Monster Slayer, Nature Lover, and Undead Hunter. Each set is themed for one of the World's Largest Dungeons' iconic adventurers AND comes with a free unique Delver STL. These highly detailed sculpts are not available anywhere else!

Mystery Dice Bag


A surprise bundle containing one Delver dice set, one embroidered dice bag, one heavy metal coin, and one bonus surprise Boss Die!



UNLOCKED - World's Largest Dice Tray

An oversized dice tray with beautiful artwork printed on both sides. You unlocked this add-on at $550,000! Note this item will already be included and added to the Dungeon Master tier (which just keeps getting better and better!)  
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World's Most Terrifying Boss Miniatures

18 Gorgeously sculpted, accurately scaled resin miniatures of the dungeon’s deadliest foes. Dare to face ANGUISH, the fiendish chimera from the Halls of Flesh. Stand before BELATU-CADROS, CELESTIAL TREANT. Tremble as the colossal WORLD EATER NIGHTCRAWLER erupts from below, ready to devour everything in its path. Or confront the indescribable in MADNESS, the gibbering mouther, a writhing mass of eldritch mouths that whisper your doom.


From the terrifying cryohydra to Scorch himself, can you survive the worst of the worst villains, lurking in the World's Largest Dungeon?


Miniatures Scale & Size guide

Also available are the Delver Minis. These iconic adventurer miniatures stand ready to take on the World's Largest Dungeon.
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Scorch Plushie by CuddleCore Toys


Cuddle up with the dungeon’s most feared dragon in adorable plushie form. This ~18-inch plush is lovingly crafted with embroidered details and is a limited-run exclusive to World's Largest Dungeon.



Dungeon Tiles


Modular dungeon tiles are designed for easy layout and endless dungeon-building possibilities. These dungeon tiles are dry erase and reusable, incredibly thick and sturdy, and can be combined to make massive rooms! Use them for epic battles or to reveal the map slowly as your players explore.


Reaper Miniature Horde & Case

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
A massive horde of Reaper miniatures to populate your dungeon with monsters and heroes. This item is an add-on only due to its limited availability. The horde includes 79 Packs and a whopping 136 Minis.

*A couple of miniatures pictured became unavailable since the photo was taken and are no longer included in the Reaper Miniature Horde. Please see the addon description for a full accurate list of what's included.

And arrive in style with a sturdy case designed to store and protect your World’s Largest Dungeon miniatures. Full access to all trays, the ability to stack, and heavy-duty construction put this transport case at the forefront of design and application in the realm of transporting miniature models of all types. 
 
Full access to all trays, the ability to stack, and heavy-duty construction put this transport case at the forefront of design and application in the realm of transporting miniature models of all types.
  • Full top and back zipper opening for easy access to each tray.
  • Hard plastic clips to attach one or more cases together.
  • Deluxe easy-pull zipper.
  • Book and Accessory Pockets inside
  • Heavy-duty adjustable shoulder strap with slip-resistant shoulder pad. Also features a top lid handle for easy carrying.
  • Rubber foot pads provide a slip-resistant surface and additional support for heavy minis.
  • Durable nylon construction with double-stitched seams.
  • Water Repellent and easy to clean.

Audiobook by AudioRPG


Explore the World's Largest Dungeon like never before with professionally narrated and fully immersive audio tracks.

AudioRPG is a platform that transforms tabletop role-playing game (RPG) rulebooks, sourcebooks, and adventures into professionally narrated audiobooks. Designed for convenience and accessibility, it caters to gamers who prefer listening over reading or those with visual impairments, dyslexia, or other reading challenges. Prep on the go, at the gym, or in the car! 
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Includes Previous Tier Rewards


Includes Previous Tier Rewards

Includes Previous Tier Rewards
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Support our campaign with greater flexibility! BackerKit's Pay Over Time option allows backers pledging $150 or more to split their payment into four monthly installments after our campaign ends.

Here's how it works: When you pledge $150+, you'll see the Pay Over Time option at checkout. Once our campaign successfully funds, you'll be charged 25% of your total pledge monthly over four months. Your pledge is confirmed immediately, and you'll receive all rewards alongside other backers once fulfillment begins.
This payment flexibility makes it easier to support at higher tiers while managing your budget effectively.

There's no interest or additional fees, just a more accessible way to back the projects you love! Look for the Pay Over Time option during checkout when pledging $150 or more.
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We understand that getting your rewards safely and on time is a crucial part of your crowdfunding experience. Here's what you need to know about shipping for this campaign:

Global shipping will take place from the US, spearheaded by fulfillment powerhouse Studio 2 Publishing. Studio 2 Publishing has 25+ years of experience with delivering tabletop games. It provides logistics and fulfillment for over 50 tabletop clients, including Studio Agate, Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Onyx Path Publishing, Mongoose Publishing, Acheron Games, and more. Studio 2 has produced, shipped, and fulfilled over 100 crowdfunding projects. 

Timelines

We will charge shipping and relevant taxes after the campaign in the pledge manager. We estimate that fulfillment will begin in February 2026.

The World's Largest Dungeon has been being worked on for over 18 months. The layout will likely be completed before the campaign ends. Currently, the plan is to allow backers beta access to the digital edition immediately following the campaign. The beta and playtesting is planned for 3 months, and digital fulfillment is planned for September 2025.  

Shipping Estimates

The calculations below are estimates and subject to change. We'll charge shipping once printing is complete and fulfillment is about to begin.

But What About Tariffs?

Note: As of May 12, 2025, the higher-than-usual tariffs on China were suspended.

We are prepared for tariffs.

We planned ahead. Our campaigns and fulfillment plans were developed with awareness of the current volatility with tariffs and potential tariff changes, and we've already taken proactive steps to mitigate risk. Tariffs are a challenge, not a roadblock. We are still moving forward with our planned crowdfunding launches and print runs.

1. We're industry veterans. We've weathered past global disruptions, from COVID to container shortages, and delivered. We’re applying that same resilience and experience here.

2. Diversified production. We work with a variety of partners across multiple countries to reduce reliance on any single region, including China. We can and will produce this game even if the current high tariff with China remains in place.

3. We’ll keep you informed. If tariffs ever do affect a specific item or project, we’ll let you know early and clearly. You’ll never be in the dark.

4. We'll split the bill. We commit to paying 50% of the tariffs if all else fails, and it comes down to it.

5. Lastly, we're implementing a no-questions-asked refund policy. If, for some reason, you are hit with a fee you don't want to pay, you won't have to. We commit to fully refund any pledged amount upon request, minus 15% for platform and credit card fees.

Your trust is everything. We’re committed to honoring your support with quality products, on-time fulfillment, and full transparency: tariffs or no tariffs.
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Special Thanks to: AEG, Studio2 Publishing, Strange Owl Games, Reaper Miniatures, FanRoll Dice, The Backerkit Team, CuddleCore Toys, Abby Normal Media, Portals to Adventure, and AudioRPG.

Thanks to the Vala Marketing Team: Grant & Heidi Mielke, Jake Neece, Cori Miller-Nye, Tony Zacarias, Rachel Perkins, Dake Buker, and Grethen Boley

Your involvement makes this project special, and we want to hear your thoughts every step of the way. Let's build this adventure together! We have a variety of ways for you to join our community at World's Largest RPGs!


If you need support or have any questions, please Join the Discord or email us at [email protected]

Our press kit can be found here - please contact [email protected] for any additional collaboration inquiries
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Quotes about the World's Largest Dungeon

"So many easter eggs and hidden gems. 1600+ Rooms. Even if you never use the entire thing, there are so many great encounters to borrow ideas from."
-jim pinto

"The audacity of this project charms me. It's so big, so bold, and loaded with such great content, it promises countless hours of enjoyment."
-Robert J Schwalb - Shadow of the Demon Lord, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

"It's huge. It's modular. You can run it as a mega dungeon or jigsaw it into your ongoing campaign!  If you've ever crawled a dungeon from 1974 to now, you've dreamed of it never ending. Now, it doesn't have to."
-Chris Lites

"It's pure, boundless adventure where every room can be the venue for another epic story."

-Christopher Landauer - Pinnacle Entertainment Group

"I love the Secret Doors aspect. Small tastes of other IPs that may capture the imagination of players without having to invest in a whole new system or even a "starter box" to see if you might like it."
Leamon Crafton Jr. - Torg Eternity

"There really is something for everyone - every monster in the SRD, combat-heavy zones, trap-laden zones, puzzle boxes, narrative-heavy areas, the sky (while rarely visible) is the limit!"
 Patrick Kapera  Crafty Games Partner (Spycraft)

"By adding the secret doors you are able to gain different flavors for your game for a few sessions or just have it so you can change flavors entirely. There's a level of manipulation of your surroundings that WLD offers to both players and GMs."
-Kaitlyn Walden

"I'm a big fan of resources that I can take bits of inspiraton from. I'm not the kind of GM that would run WLD as a single campaign - but I am the kinda GM who will snag all my favorite corners of the dungeon for dozens of future sessions."
-Adam Ma - Ennie award winning writer

"If you like dungeons that you can run as is or rip apart and use modularly, nothing touches the World's Largest Dungeon."
-JM DeFoggi - Author of Jackals 

Chris Landauer on the World's Largest Dungeon Miniatures 


Austin Sizer - Miniature Sculptor

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And there you have it, adventurers... the World's Largest Dungeon awaits. Twenty years ago, something unprecedented was brought to tabletop gaming, and your incredible support will bring this massive labyrinth back to life and make it better than ever. 

From all the deadly traps to the darkest corridors, every page has been crafted with our passion for TTRPGs and memorable dungeon crawls. Whether you're a veteran DM or a newcomer about to experience this behemoth for the first time, we thank you for being part of this journey. 

The dice are in your hands now. May your torches burn bright, your blades stay sharp, and your saving throws be ever in your favor. 

Thank you, 
Frank, Tim, and Jim
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