As an adventurer in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage, you plan to explore Undermountain in search of treasure while avoiding numerous traps and sinister monsters. Following in the footsteps of other critically acclaimed D&D games, Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage features multiple scenarios, challenging quests, and gameplay designed for solo play or cooperative play for 2 to 5 players.
The game features map tiles designed with different environments compared to its D&D predecessors. You might find yourself trapped in a labyrinth or a cave surrounded by hazards; you will draw runes—cards that can either help you with blessings or hinder you with curses—or you might choose a hero who will cast a spell to help their team defeat malevolent creatures. In short, the game will transport you into a world of wizards and heroic battles against evil monsters, as you explore various scenarios and complete diverse tasks chosen specifically for you.
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage can be combined with other D&D cooperative board games, including Tomb of Annihilation, Temple of Elemental Evil, The Legend of Drizzt, Castle Ravenloft, and Wrath of Ashardalon.