This boxset contains rules to play D&D in a stripped down "basic" form. Rules cover the first three levels of experience. The "Basic" D&D set was intended to be a temporary update of the original set until the AD&D game could be finished. Its main purpose was to teach people how to play D&D in an uncomplicated method. Once the basics were understood, they player would then graduate to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. The book of organized: first rolling up a character, then PC races and classes, melee rules, spells, monsters, and then treasure. The last eight pages are devoted to showing the DM how to do his craft. A rule 48-page book, Monster & Treasure Assortment sheets, Dungeon Level Geomorph sheets, and five dice.