The Best Games from TSR 🇺🇸🏢 2026
In this 2026 top list we have selected for you the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "TSR" 🇺🇸🏢.
What is TSR?
The board game company "TSR" was founded by Gary Gygax and Don Kaye in 1972. The current company headquarters is in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA🇺🇸. TSR's debut game was "Dungeons & Dragons." The game publisher is also known as "Dragon Publishing", "Tactical Studies Rules", "TSR Hobbies, Inc.".
Famous TSR games include Dungeon!, The Awful Green Things From Outer Space & Dragon Dice.
History of TSR
The board game company "TSR" (Tactical Studies Rules Inc.) was founded by Gary Gygax and Don Kaye in 1972 and dissolved in 1997. The company headquarters at that time was in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA🇺🇸. TSR's debut work was "Dungeons & Dragons".
In December 2011, it was announced by Gary Gygax's sons that they own the rights to the TSR brand and they have formed a new company.
Dungeons & Dragons as a foundation
Tactical Studies Rules was formed to formally publish and sell the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, the first modern role-playing game. The partnership of the two founders was later joined by Brian Blume and (temporarily) Dave Arneson.
In 1975 Don Kaye died, the partnership was dissolved, and the remaining owners formed a new company TSR Hobbies, Inc.
In 1983, the firm was split into four companies, TSR, Inc. (primary successor), TSR International, TSR Ventures and TSR Entertainment, Inc.
Poor business practices & poor treatment of the community lead to sale to WotC
As TSR was no longer able to cover its publishing costs due to various factors, TSR was bought out by Wizards of the Coast (WotC) in 1997. WotC initially retained the TSR name for its D&D products, but in 2000 the TSR name was dropped, coinciding with the release of D&D 3rd Edition.
How good are games from "TSR" game publisher?
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Further Information about the Game Publisher TSR
You can find more info about TSR under following links:
- official Website of TSR
- TSR's Twitter-Feed
- TSR's Facebook Page
- Wikipedia-Entry for TSR
- german Wikipedia-Entry for TSR
List with the best Games by TSR 2026 🇺🇸🏢
Below is the always up-to-date list of the best board games from TSR that you can buy 2026:
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The Classic Dungeon
All details & ratingA revised version of the classic TSR board game Dungeon features a larger game board and updated rules. New character classes have been added, and the combat system has been adjusted for more forgiving gameplay. Players can now ambush others, heal, cooperate, and trade with one another.
1–6 30 min 6+ Immediately playable -
Mertwig's Maze
All details & ratingThe wise and beloved King Mertwig is near death. His twin children were stolen by gypsies when they were babies, and in despair, Mertwig announces a competition: anyone who presents him with a royal treasure and a royal birthmark will be named his heir.
2–6 100 min 10+ Easy to learn -
The New Dungeon!
All details & ratingA revised version of the classic TSR board game Dungeon. It features a larger game board and updated rules, including new character classes and an improved combat system for greater leniency. Players can also heal and cooperate or trade with others.
1–6 45 min 8+ Easy to learn -
The Great Khan Game
All details & ratingThe Great Khan Game includes a 32-page rulebook, a full-color 11" x 17" map of the Whamite Islands, 120 cardboard game pieces, 162 cards, and a plastic storage bag. It's a card strategy game for 2 or more players set on the Whamite Islands, typically lasting around an hour, depending on the number of players and luck.
2–6 90 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Sirocco
All details & ratingSIROCCO is an exciting desert combat game for two players. It is easy to learn, and the battles unfold quickly! Players represent opposing sides in a highly abstracted desert battle set in North Africa during World War II, using mission cards to maneuver units and attempt to capture or eliminate the opposing general. Basic and advanced rules are included.
2 90 min 12+ Easy to learn -
Hnefatafl
All details & ratingHnefatafl, also known as the Viking game, features two uneven sides: the defending side consists of twelve soldiers and a king, while the attackers have twenty-four soldiers. The king's objective is to escape to one of the four corner fields, while pieces can capture opponents by sandwiching them between two of their own. The game has ancient origins and has various modern derivatives, making it a fascinating choice for strategy lovers.
2 20 min 7+ Medium complexity -
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game: Adventure Begins!
All details & ratingBased on the D&D role-playing system, this is a typical dungeon crawl game. A Dungeon Master is needed to control the enemies and define the characteristics of the dungeon. Players can choose from clerics, fighters, rogues, or wizards, earning experience points to level up, with only rules for level 2 characters included. Higher levels require the D&D Player's Handbook.
3–6 60 min 12+ Easy to learn -
The Kingdom of Ierendi
All details & ratingThe game is a battle system set in the Gazeteer N. 04 of the D&D world, focusing on naval combat in the Mystara setting. The system is very simple and allows for creating various wars, including tactical battles or entire campaigns, between the different kingdoms of Mystara.
2 45 min Immediately playable -
Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
All details & ratingPlayers explore introductory scenarios based on the AD&D system, using included plastic miniatures. The game comes with a starter version of the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master Guide, Monstrous Manual, a set of dice, six plastic character figures, a Dungeon Master screen, an audio CD, six character cards, and a reversible mapboard featuring "Tomb of Damara" and "House on Harrow Hill."
2–7 120 min 12+ Medium complexity -
A Line in the Sand
All details & ratingA game that details the Persian Gulf War of the early 1990s features mechanisms similar to other war games by TSR. Players take on sides, typically a mix of Middle Eastern nations and the USA, with outcomes depending on military power or diplomatic maneuvers.
2–6 60–180 min 10+ Medium complexity
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
The Classic Dungeon currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
How many players do the games on this list support?
Most games on this list support 2 to 6 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
What age are these games suitable for?
Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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