Originally done as the most "true" retroclone to OD&D (Original 1974 D&D), Whitebox has become a standard setter as a fun version of Dungeons and Dragons, as well as the "go-to" toolkit for those wanting to create their own unique visions of D&D. Whitebox hews true to the "3 LBBs (3 little brown books)" while introducing a couple of new concepts that bring the game closer to those who have a bit of experience with more modern RPGs. Whitebox unlocks the magic of OD&D with a great layout, very clear text and a gentle guidance towards helping the DM feel comfortable with a game that gives you all the opportunities to make the game your own. And you can't beat the price! Highly recommended!

The best of the Zero Edition of D&D clones out there. Almost feels like the mid 1970's Chain Mail game.

PCs are either Fighting Men, Clerics, or Magic Users, that's it. Everyone can look for traps, attempt to disarm traps or pick locks so a rogue specialist class is superfluous. Rangers and Knights are just versions of Fighting Men and Paladins are versions of Clerics, and that's only if the GM even permits them via a house rule.

Rolls are only via d20 and d6, no need for a 10lb dice bag! (Did you read that Darin? ;p )

My group has been playing S&W:WB for just about five months and all of us thoroughly enjoy the simplicity of this very basic hack n' slash dungeon crawl system.

This is original edition at its best. It really captures the feel of the OD&D game that appeared in the 70's.