Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. better known as TSR. D&D has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997.
D&D's initial publication is credited as the start of modern role-playing games as it helped popularize the genre by departing from the more-common tabletop wargaming experience.
Dungeons & Dragons allows each player to create their own character and embark upon an adventure within a fantasy setting. Much of the gameplay is crafted by the Dungeon Master, who serves as the game's referee and storyteller. Characters earn experience points by interacting with the world around them. That XP allows them to raise in levels and become increasingly powerful over the course of several gaming sessions.
The current version of Dungeons & Dragons, the 5th Edition ruleset, was released in late 2014.
Critical Role has partnered with Penguin Random House to release one of the weirdest references from the series, as we're getting a Tusk Love novel. For those who are unaware of the reference, back in Campaign Two, the team went to a book shop where Jester Lavorre (played by Laura Bailey) went looking for romance […]
Arc Games have revealed the next Neverwinter module as they take to the skies with As Above So Below – Return to Pirates' Skyhold. As you may have guessed from the imagery, this content is a callback to the Pirates' Skyhold, which was an Adventure Zone introduced into the game clear back when it launched […]
The opening of Lucca Comics & Games 2024 started with proper dedication, as organizers properly dedicated a real-world dungeon to the creators of Dungeons & Dragons. Believe me, when we say real-world dungeons, it's the real deal, from the 15th Century as they properly dedicated the San Paolino bastion that has been a part of […]
Organizers for Lucca Comics & Games have revealed new details for one of their Dungeons & Dragons exhibits, as we learned more about Gateway to Adventure: 50 Years of D&D Art. The exhibition will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the TTRPG with a unique exhibition curated by Jon Peterson, game historian and author of Dungeons & Dragons […]
Penny Arcade and ReedPop revealed more additions to PAX Unplugged 2024's programming, as Critical Role has been added to the lineup. The team confirmed that both Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson will be on hand to provide a first look at Daggerheart, while also confirming the event will have a new edition of Penny Arcade's […]
This week, New Holland Brewing announced the release of two new special brews tied to the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, as we're getting a beer and a whiskey. Both of the new drinks come from the company's new Dragon's Milk product line, working in collaboration with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, players will […]
Critical Role announced a brand new set of touring dates for 2025, as the company is working with AEG Presents and Frontier Touring to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. The three companies have come together to set up a set of dates across the United States and Australia between April and October 2025, as all eight […]
Another guest star has been added to the lineup for Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern as The Adventure Zone's Travis McElroy has been added. Showpath Entertainment revealed their addition this morning, as McElroy will join the production of the show from November 27-December 1. The show has slowly been adding guest stars to its […]
Organizers for Lucca Comics & Games 2024 have revealed their full plans to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons during the event. The event is set to run from October 30 until November 3, and during those five days, they have a number of activities and other items planned for you to visit […]
Beadle & Grimm's revealed a new Premium Edition on the way, as they're working with Critical Role's publishing division, Darrington Press, for a new Candela Obscura release. Specifically, they are releasing one for their latest horror adventure, Horrors of the Fairelands. As it is with many of their special edition releases, this boxed set comes […]
Beadle & Grimm's announced they have partnered up with Wizards of the Coast to release the Dungeon Master's Guide: Premium Map Collection for Dungeons & Dragons. With the new set of 2024 core rulebooks coming out, the two companies have come together to give the ultimate Dungeon Master a collection of maps worthy of any table, as […]
Ten Speed Press has released a new set of books for younger D&D fans, as the Dungeons & Dragons: The Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set 2 is out now. In case you haven't checked out this series in the past, this is a tome of titles that has been designed to explain parts of the […]
Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have a new album on the way, as Dungeons & Dragons will be getting a 50th Anniversary double vinyl record later this year. The name of the album is Dungeons & Dragons– Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey Through the Forgotten Realms and it will be designed to give you a bit […]
Darrington Press, the publishing arm of Critical Role, has confirmed that pre-orders have begun for the official launch of Daggerheart. The game has gone through several testing phases over the past few years, including some liveplay sessions from the cast on their own channel as they have worked to iron out all the wrinkles and prepare […]
Wizards of the Coast have revealed they will be releasing two new alcoholic drinks tied to Dungeons & Dragons for the 50th Anniversary. The company has teamed up with New Holland to create two special brews that will be released this November, as we're getting a stour beer called D20 Brew, while they're also making […]
Critical Role released a new video and information earlier this week detailing their Fall 2024 programming schedule for Twitch, YouTube, and their own Beacon subscription service. Hosted by Marisha Ray, the four-minute video basically goes over all of the content they have coming up, as they have practically turned themselves into an all-things tabletop gaming […]
The live stage performance Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern has announced three special guests will join them for limited performances. Showpath Entertainment revealed that Felicia Day, Aabria Iyengar, and Erika Ishii will all participate in the show, taking part in the madcap original adventure with their own unique characters. However, they won't be together; […]
Wizards of the Coast held a special livestream earlier today as the D&D Direct 2024 revealed their plans for 2025 releases. Among the reveals this morning, we learned there will be an updated Starter Set that will fall into the new 2024 ruleset, as well as two new guides to go along with the three […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced an all-new exhibit opening up in late September, as Dungeons & Dragons: 50 Years of Storytelling arrives in a month. Starting on September 21 in Rochester, New York, the museum will have an extra-large exhibition on display that will document almost every single step, phase, branch, and […]
Innersloth revealed a brand new crossover happening in Among Us right now, as multiple characters from Critical Role have invaded the game. The two sides have collaborated on a new block of cosmetics that you can get in the game simply by playing and earning credits to unlock them. However, to get the block of […]
