''The Lords of Underearth'' is a 1981 board game published by
Metagaming Concepts
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as part of its
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Gameplay
''The Lords of Underearth'' is a game of warfare in a subterranean labyrinth between orcs, dwarves, humans, and monsters.
Reception
William A. Barton reviewed ''The Lords of Underearth'' in ''
The Space Gamer
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'' No. 38.
Barton commented that "''The Lords of Underearth''
..qualifies as a game to be recommended to novice fantasy gamers and aficionados of ''
The Fantasy Trip
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'' role-playing system. Fantasy veterans might find it an interesting diversion from their more complex endeavors as well."
reviewed ''The Lords of Underearth'' in ''
Ares Magazine'' #10 and commented that "''Lords'' demonstrates that small fantasy boardgames can be the result of quality work. The emphasis is on the simple and the playable, but never on the simplistic."
In a retrospective review of ''The Lords of Underearth'' in ''
Black Gate'', John O'Neill said "This is a fully featured game that offers a range of solitaire and 2-player scenarios deep in the heart of an ancient Dwarven fortress… all in 14 pages of rules and a box that can fit in your pocket. It's well worth a look."
References
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Board games introduced in 1981
Metagaming Concepts games