Heroes - Cave 22" x 16,5" / 57 x 42cm - single-sided rubber mat
Compatible with
Dungeon is one of the three factions in the core box of Heroes of Might & Magic III: The Board Game, and in the PC game its native terrain lay underground. Cave takes the Battlefield expansion below the surface: a 57 x 42 cm rubber mat with a 15 x 11 hex grid on packed brown earth and a cavern of stalactites and stalagmites along the far edge.
Key features of the Heroes - Cave mat
- Dungeon underground - subterranean ground was the Dungeon town's native terrain in the PC game, so Cave suits the faction you already have in the core box.
- Cavern backdrop - brown earth with fine cracks across the field and, on the horizon, a hall of stalactites, stalagmites and stone columns around a dark tunnel mouth.
- Hexes in warm light lines - the 15 x 11 grid and the darker deployment zones on the short edges follow the Battlefield combat board, so obstacle tokens and miniatures go where the rules expect them.
- Single-sided rubber mat - 2 mm natural rubber, anti-slip back, polyester top layer and laser-cut edges; it rolls or folds when the game is over.
Specification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 57 x 42 cm (22" x 16.5") |
| Design | Cave - packed earth, a cavern of stalactites and stalagmites on the horizon |
| Grid | 15 x 11 hexes, deployment zones 2 hexes deep on both short edges |
| Compatible with | Heroes of Might & Magic III: The Board Game - Battlefield expansion (unofficial) |
| Version | Single-sided rubber mat |
| Backing | Anti-slip rubber |
| Material | Natural rubber 2 mm, polyester top layer |
| Edges | Laser cut |
| Storage | Roll or fold |
| Made in | Poland |
Where the Cave battlefield fits
Core-box armies - Castle, Necropolis and Dungeon come with the base game; with the Battlefield expansion and faction miniatures, any of them can fight underground.
Moving on from the card battles - the core game resolves combat on a 4 x 5 board with unit cards; Battlefield turns the same fights into miniature battles on hexes, and Cave gives them a cavern to happen in.
What makes the Cave mat different
Cave is the only underground setting among the five Heroes mats, next to Winter Forest, Desert, Swamp and Lava: brown earth instead of open ground, and a cavern wall instead of a sky.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cave an official Archon Studio product?
No - it is made independently and is compatible with the Battlefield expansion; Archon Studio and Ubisoft are not involved.
Can I use it for combat in the core game?
Not as a stand-in for the core board: the base game fights on a 4 x 5 board with unit cards. Cave matches the hex board of the Battlefield expansion.
How large is it?
57 x 42 cm (22" x 16.5"), with 15 x 11 hexes and a deployment zone at each short edge.
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FAQ
How long does it take to make and send my order?
Products from our regular offer are usually made and handed to the carrier within up to 10 business days of your order. If your order needs more time, we let you know by email. Orders paid by bank transfer go into production once the payment reaches us.
How long does delivery take?
Courier shipments within Europe arrive within 3 to 5 business days of dispatch. Parcel post can take up to 2 weeks within the European Union and more than a month outside it. Every order gets a tracking link, so you can follow the parcel all the way to your table.
How much does shipping cost?
Free shipping from 200 EUR within the EU and from 400 USD outside the EU. Below these thresholds, delivery costs depend on the destination and parcel weight. The exact price is shown at checkout.
Do you ship outside Europe?
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Will the product look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but not always identical. Phones and monitors show colours in RGB, and each screen renders them a little differently depending on brightness and settings. We print in CMYK with our own calibration and match the print to the design as closely as possible.
Is the size exactly as listed?
Almost. Our materials are cut at high temperatures, so the final dimensions of a mat can differ by up to +/- 5 mm from the listed size. On a gaming table this difference has no effect on play, deployment zones or card layouts.
Can I return this product if it is not right for my table?
Yes. You can withdraw from the purchase within 14 days of receiving it, without giving a reason, by sending us the return form. You cover the cost of sending the product back, and we refund your payment, including the original standard delivery cost. Custom products made to your own design cannot be returned this way.
What if my order arrives damaged or I get the wrong product?
File a complaint with your order number, a short description and photos of the problem. You can choose a refund of the price plus delivery or an exchange for a new or correct product, and we cover the shipping both ways. We respond to every complaint within 14 days.
Can I cancel my order before it arrives?
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