DIRT CHEEP DUNGEONS™ Expansion Pack #1 DISCLAIMER We have made every effort to make sure that all the parts fit together properly, but sometimes tolerances are tight and mistakes do happen. Test fit all pieces before applying glue. Some trimming may be required. Tools Required Scalpel or sharp-bladed hobby knife Metal ruler or straight-edge Cutting surface - a self-healing cutting mat is just wonderful, but a sheet of corrugated cardboard or even heavy poster board will work as well. Glue - white glue, glue stick or wax stick. Double sided cellophane tape also works well. A Note About Using White Glue White glue contains a good deal of water. Too much glue will warp the card stock to a point where it becomes almost unusable. If you use white glue, put a very thin coat on the glue tabs - the thinner the better. You can use a cotton swab or your finger to spread the glue thin. Remember to keep a damp paper towel handy to remove any excess glue. PLEASE NOTE: Each building has been marked with a series of Grey Lines that are an indicator that these lines are Fold or Score lines. All Tabs which are to be glued to hold the structures together are marked with a capital letter “G”. Unless otherwise noted, all Glue Tabs fold inwards to the structure. ASSEMBLING STAND-UPS All stand-up figures and articles are assembled the same way. Cut out each figure, then score the center, top and bottom grey lines and fold inwards. Glue the end flap with the character name on the outside and the copyright notice on the inside forming a triangle shape. The illustration should be on one side and the black silhouette on the other. Most items, unless otherwise noted, are constructed using the box method. To begin, cut out the piece and score on all grey lines. Fold down the top of the object and fold in all sides. Fold the glue tabs to the inside and glue to the inside walls of the piece. THE BARRACKS Enough furniture had been provided to create two separate rooms, one for officers (with the single beds) and one for enlisted men (with the bunk beds). Two fireplaces, wood boxes and cooking accessories have also been provided. Most pieces in this set will assemble in one of two ways, like boxes or like stand-ups. To assemble pieces using the box method, fold down the sides of the piece from the top and fold the glue tabs in and glue to the inside. Pieces such as the beds, tables, trunks and helmet rack will assemble using this method. The Weapons Rack, (in the upper right corner of Page 1) assembles the same way but used
triangular side pieces. To construct the chairs, fold or score along all grey lines and fold in half. The side with the copyright notice at the bottom is the back of the chair. Fold the seat section (the square above the legs) up and glue the chair back to the inside of the piece. Fold the legs down from the seat and the bottom flap to the inside. This flap will glue to the inside of the flap with the copyright notice on it. On Page 2 the tables, trunks, helmet rack , weapons rack and chairs will assemble as given above. The bunk beds will be constructed in two sections. Begin with the lower section (the piece without the legs.) Cut out and score along all grey lines. Start with the side with the long railing to the left. fold down the first section, just to the left of the first bed, and glue to the inside of the railing. Fold up the second section to the right of the first bed and the left side of the second bed. Glue the two sides together Repeat the process until you get to the last section of the last bed. Fold up the side and fold down the siderail . Glue the side of the last bed to the siderail at this time. Fold up all head and foot boards on each bed. Fold the two long siderails so that one is running along the head and the other along the bottom. Fold the glue tabs in and attach to the last sideboard. Don’t worry about any of the glue tabs showing as the legs from the upper bunk will cover them.
The upper bunk will assemble much the same way as the lower bunk, by folding up sides and gluing them together. The head and foot boards will hold the beds in place on the sideboards as above. Use the glue tab on the last leg to hold the upper bunk together. When both pieces are dry attach the upper bunk to the lower bunk by putting down a bead of glue along the corners of the lower bunk and fitting the upper bunk in place over it. To assemble the fireplaces and cooking accessories given on Page 3, begin with the fireplace. Cut out and score as indicated. Fold the two sides and top of the fireplace back out from the back of the piece and fold the triangular glue tabs down. Glue these tabs to the unprinted outside of the piece. When dry, fold the glue tabs out and glue to the unprinted inside of the fireplace, lining up the sides and top. When dry, the rest of the fireplace will assemble using the box method given above. The trunks, woodbox and stack of wood will all assemble using the box method. The fire, cookpots and cooking
irons will assemble using the stand-up method. Score and fold along all grey lines and fold the piece in half. Glue one bottom flap on top of the other to create a large triangle. If desired, a second method can be used by gluing the two sides together and folding the bottom flaps out to create feet.
To construct the Wizard’s Chair, fold in the chair sides and fold under the flap with the copyright notice. Fold down the back to the first fold line. Glue this to the unprinted inside of the piece. Fold out the seat and fold down the two glue tabs to the inside. Glue these tabs to the inside of the chair sides. Fold down the legs and fold the last flap under and glue to the flap with the copyright notice.
THE CRYPT Pieces that are constructed in the box method are: the crypts, the crypt bases, the crypt tops and the wooden box. The coffins are constructed much like other box shapes but have sharper angles. Use the triangular glue tabs attached to the inside to hold the piece together. The flaps along the sides of the coffin lids are folded in slightly, but not all the way, to hold the lids down. The two flats of the body and the vampire are to be cut out and placed inside the coffins. The coffins will fit into the crypts or into the wooded box as desired. The wall of the Crypt Guardians is to be attached to an existing tile piece from the Dirt Cheap Dungeon’s Basic Set. Begin by cutting out and scoring all pieces. Pay particular attention to the areas to be cut out on the wall itself. To construct the alcove, fold the side walls and top wall in and fold the glue tabs out. Use the triangular shaped glue tabs to either side of the top and bottom sections to attach to the side walls. When dry, attach the alcove to the cut out in the wall from the unprinted inside of the the wall. When dry the wall is constructed using the box method. When dry the wall is then attached to the Dungeon Tile.
The wall of the Wizard’s Lair is to be attached to an existing tile piece from the Dirt Cheap Dungeon’s Basic Set. Begin by cutting out and scoring all pieces. Pay particular attention to the areas to be cut out on the wall itself. To construct the doorway, fold the side walls and top wall in and fold the glue tabs out. Use the triangular shaped glue tabs to either side of the top wall to attach to the side walls. When dry, attach the door to the cut out in the wall from the unprinted inside of the the wall. The bay window will construct the same way and will also attach to the inside of the wall. When dry the wall is constructed using the box method.
THE GRAND STAIRCASE In order to construct the Grand Staircase a Wall and Floor Tile from the Cheap Dungeons Basic Set will be required. Assemble a wall and floor tile according to the instructions given in the Basic Set. This will be the basis for this set.
THE WIZARD’S CHAMBERS The pieces that are constructed in the box method are: the two tables,the two trunks, the bookcase and the upright cabinet. The small stand-ups of the bottles and the candlesticks are to be folded in half and glued together,folding the feet to the outside. The pieces are then glue to either table as desired. The cage for the beast is constructed as a basic box with the addition of the pull ring attached to the top. The pull ring is constructed like the bottles and candlesticks stand-up explained above.
Cut out all pieces and score as indicated. Begin with the two story wall by cutting out the indicated area in the wall. To construct the door, fold the side walls, top and bottom walls in and fold the glue tabs out. Use the triangular shaped glue tabs to either side of the top and bottom sections to attach to the side walls. When dry, attach the door to the cut out in the wall from the unprinted inside of the the wall. When dry the wall is constructed using the box method. When dry the wall is then attached to the top of the wall from the Basic Set. The staircase itself will be constructed in three sections, the stairs, the sidewalls and the front pedestals. Begin with the stairs. Cut out and score as indicated, then fold all glue tabs in. Work from one side at a time and fold the stairs to match the side angles. When dry, fold over the other side
and apply glue to the tabs to hold the piece together. Set aside to dry. To construct the sidewalls, cut out and score as indicated. These pieces construct using the box method given above. When both sides are dry, attach to the side of the stairs, making sure to line up the back of the sidewalls with the back of the stairs. Do not line up to the front or there will be no room left for the front pedestals. The front pedestals are constructed with the box method. When dry they are attached to the front of the sidewalls on either side of the stairs. When the entire assembly is dry, attach the staircase to the wall, centering it beneath the door. To assemble the columns, cut out and score as indicated. Fold down the top and fold in the glue tabs. Use the glue tabs to attach the column fronts to the top and bottom. It's easier if you do one end at a time and not try to do the top and bottom at once. Use the long glue tab to hold the piece closed. After both columns are dry, attach them to either side of the staircase assembly. Construct the staircase overhang using the box method given above. When dry, attach to the tops of the columns and apply glue to the back of the overhang to glue to the wall. The two stone walls are constructed using the box method. These two pieces were not designed to be integrated into the staircase itself, but to be placed as needed for a desired effect.
Dungeon Accessories 2 Pages These two pages are some random props to scatter about your dungeon environment for effect. Page One contains an alter, an obelisk, a throw rug, three stone “runners” and a set of double doors leading to a lower level. The simplest piece to construct is the throw rug. Cut out and place where needed. To construct the alter and base, cut out and score as indicated. For the alter, fold down all four sides from the top and place the glue tabs to the inside. Set aside to dry. To assemble the base do exactly the same as for the alter. When both pieces are dry, fold in the glue tabs on the bottom of the alter and glue to the center of the base.
The obelisk will construct nearly the same way. Fold down the top and fold the glue tabs to the insides (unprinted side) of the side walls and glue. When you get to the last wall, use the glue tab to the inside to hold the obelisk together. The base will construct the same way as the base for the alter. When dry, attach the obelisk to the base by folding the glue tabs in and gluing to the base. To construct the stone runners, (to be placed along the bottoms of walls, running out from doorways or just somewhere on the floor to give your players problems), cut out and score as indicated. Fold the sides down from the top and place the glue tabs to the inside. Glue one tab on top of the other and glue the end over the two tabs. To construct the doors leading to a lower level, cut out and score as indicated. Fold down the sides from the front (the side with the doors) and fold the glue tabs in. Fold down the back of the piece and glue the glue tabs to the inside to hold together. Page Two To construct the chests, cut out and score as indicated. Fold down the top and sides and fold the glue tabs to the inside. In the case of the large chest match the angles on the side walls in order to create a “hump topped” chest. To assemble the columns, cut out and score as indicated. Both sections will assemble the same way. Fold down the top and fold in all glue tabs. Glue the tabs to the top (and in the case of the long column, the bottom) matching the angles. When reaching the last wall, use the glue tab to the inside to hold the piece together. When completed they can be glued together to create one large column or a short and tall one. To assemble the fountain, cut out both pieces and score as indicated. Assemble the front first. Fold down the pond section and all glue tabs, then fold down on the second score line. Now, fold up on the pond section and tabs. This will created a recessed pond area as if the water is below the wall. Glue the unprinted sides of the short wall to the taller base wall. When this has dried, use the glue tabs to attach the walls to the pond section much in the same way as the columns, following each angle as you come to it. Use the glue tab on the last wall to close the piece. Set aside to dry. To assemble the back of the fountain, fold down the top from the front wall, fold in the sides and fold the back to the back. Use all glue tabs to the inside to create a tall, narrow box. When this is dry, attach the front section to the back wall, lining it up so that the “point” of the five sided pond is facing out. To assemble the stone corners, cut out and score as indicated. Work with only one side at a time. Fold in the glue tabs and glue to the inside matching the angles on the side wall. Do not glue the top at this time. When dry, work the other side. To close the piece, use the glue tab along the back wall. Fold in the glue tabs on the top and glue to the inside. These pieces can be used in corners, the sides of doors or as general character obstacles. © 2001 MicroTactix Games Pieces Designed and Rendered by Gary M. Williams and are copyright © 2001 by the author.
