Mertwig's Maze
2–6 players • TSR • 1988
- Publisher
- TSR
- First published
- 1988
- Players
- 2–6 players
How it plays
Mertwig's Maze plays 2–6 players.
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Where it came from
Mertwig's Maze was released by TSR in 1988 as a lighthearted, family-oriented board game. Departing from the company's established focus on complex role-playing systems like Dungeons & Dragons, this title was designed as an accessible 'roll-and-move' game featuring a modular board that changed as players navigated the maze. It emerged during a period when TSR was attempting to broaden its market appeal beyond the core hobbyist demographic.
The game is noted for its whimsical, high-fantasy artwork, which leaned into a playful aesthetic rather than the gritty realism found in other contemporary TSR products. It was designed by Tom Wham, an illustrator and game designer known for his signature humorous style and long-standing relationship with the publisher. While it did not reach the cultural ubiquity of the company’s flagship titles, it remains a recognized example of the company’s experimental efforts in the late eighties to capture a younger, more casual gaming audience.
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Mertwig's Maze is published by TSR. The catalog gives its publication year as 1988.
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