Dungeons & Dragons

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Dungeons & Dragons

Designers	Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson
Publishers	Wizards of the Coast
Publication	1974
Genres	Fantasy
Systems	D20 System

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast (a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 1997.

Gameplay

In Dungeons & Dragons, players create characters that embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Master (DM) serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur. The characters form a party and interact with the setting's inhabitants and each other. Together they solve dilemmas, engage in battles, and gather treasure and knowledge.

Editions

Dungeons & Dragons has gone through several editions since its inception:

• Dungeons & Dragons (1974)
• Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
• Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition
• Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition
• Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition

Influence and Legacy

Dungeons & Dragons has had a significant impact on modern role-playing games and the broader fantasy genre. It has influenced a wide range of media, including video games, literature, and film. The game has also been credited with popularizing the concept of role-playing and has a dedicated fanbase.

Related Pages

• Dungeon Master
• D20 System
• Fantasy
• Role-playing game
• Wizards of the Coast
• Gary Gygax
• Dave Arneson