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.
Wizards of the Coast has brought the fantasy realm of Dungeons & Dragons to a new video game, as they have launched a new set of Fortnite Islands. The company has partnered with Chartis and Teravision Game, who have created several pop culture islands in the game using the UEFN system to make five new […]
One of the highlights for Dungeons & Dragons fans at the tail end of 2025 was seeing a brand new liveplay series come to life called Tales From Woodcreek. Bringing in a greater production value by having much of the game be played in real world locations that added an extra bit of haunting and […]
London's own TTRPG space, RPG Taverns, has created its own Dungeons & Dragons module for players to snag, as they have revealed Pints & Plunder. If you're not familiar with the space, they are a unique venue in the iconic Elephant & Castle, where they bring the game to life with special sessions held in […]
SNEG has released a new launch trailer for the classic Dungeons & Dragons video game, The Temple of Elemental Evil, as it launches on Steam today. Technically, this is a re-release trailer, considering the game is being brought back to life this week, as this trailer showcases all of the improvements and enhancements they made to the […]
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have launched their latest module for Neverwinter, as Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector is available now on PC and consoles. Serving as the 32nd module for the free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, this will push players to delve deeper into the Doomvault, where they will find Szass […]
Earlier this week, Critical Role and Amazon Prime released their latest animated series, The Mighty Nein, based on the second Dungeons & Dragons campaign of the liveplay show. Prior to the show's launch, we got a chance to chat with actor Sam Riegel about this show's development and changes from the original campsign, working with […]
Developer and publisher Resolution Games, as well as with Wizards of the Coast, have dropped a launch trailer for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, as the game has come out today. This is basically a fun sizzle reel showing off more actions and some pieces of the story from the game, as the two worlds […]
Another retro Dungeons & Dragons video game has been restored for release, as Troika Games and SNEG have announced The Temple of Elemental Evil will return next month. Essentially serving as the definitive edition of the 2003 PC game, this version builds upon the work done by the Circle of Eight and Temple+ modding communities […]
The success of The Legend of Vox Machina on Amazon Prime, from the day it got millions of dollars in crowdfunding to get it started, all the way to where we're talking about its fifth and final season going into production, will be a textbook lesson on how to get a series off the ground […]
Random House Worlds confirmed they are going to release a new Critical Role novel, as they announced Critical Role: Mighty Nein — Stories Untold. This is a brand-new collaborative book made of several short stories by multiple authors, put together to tell some lesser-known stories about the characters from Campaign Two. We have the finer […]
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios revealed the next major addition to Neverwinter, as we're getting Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector. A continuation of the previous storyline that was one of the more popular in recent memory, this new module will take players deeper into the heart of Thay with their fight against […]
As Vibrant's Eric Brouillet is doing his part to expand the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons in a new experience with D&D: The Immersive Quest, the brand started touring with its introduction of the interactive experience in Toronto, with a successful launch. Currently, in its second stop in Plano, Texas, US fans are in for […]
Just as RPG fans have evolved over the years from reading comics, watching sword and sorcery on the screen, playing video games, and tabletop adventures, some fans always want to take the extra step to live their adventures by going to Renaissance Faires, cosplaying, and/or participating in Live-Action Roleplaying (LARP). For Vibrant Marketing president and […]
With the advent of immersive experiences from theme parks, dinner shows, and escape rooms, it was only a matter of time before the world of Dungeons & Dragons would take that bold step for mainstream audiences beyond the Gary Gygax-created tabletop experience. No longer is the fantasy role-playing game simply a niche experience with pop […]
Wizards of the Coast has released a new supplementary adventure for Dungeons & Dragons, as you can get your hands on Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone. This is a totally free release being published digitally via D&D Beyond, serving as a warm-up adventure of sorts to both Adventures in Faerûn and Heroes in Faerûn, both being […]
Beadle & Grimm's has revealed their latest epic product coming out for Dungeons & Dragons, as the Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn Map Collection. If the name didn't already tip you off, this is a set of amazing maps that specifically come from the Faerûn section of the current 5e world, all of which were […]
After months of waiting to see what the future of Critical Role holds, tonight, Campaign IV kicks off with a new GM and a new format, but the same goal of nerdy-ass voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons. Ahead of tonight's first episode premiere, we got a chance to chat with several members of the […]
Developer and publisher Resolution Games, working with Wizards of the Coast, have confirmed the launch date for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, as the game will be released in November. The epic crossover between IPs into a single game is set to come out on November 20, as you'll embark on a totally original […]
Critical Role dropped a brand-new trailer today as they begin the official build to the first episode of Campaign IV. There's no grand reveal here of what to expect, as the majority of it shows the cast playing at the table in all of its cinematic glory. But what we do get is a brief […]
Steve Jackson Games has partnered with Critical Role to make a special edition of Munchkin, as they revealed Munchkin Vox Machina – A Critical Role Game. As the name suggests, its the game of Munchkin you know and love, only this time it's been given the CR treatment using the characters and settings from Campaign […]
