Dungeons & Dragons (disambiguation) facts for kids

Dungeons & Dragons (often called D&D) is a very popular fantasy role-playing game. It lets players create their own characters and go on exciting adventures in a world filled with magic, monsters, and brave heroes. Players use their imagination to tell stories together, guided by a Dungeon Master.

What is Dungeons & Dragons?

D&D is a tabletop game where players pretend to be characters like brave warriors, clever rogues, or powerful wizards. One person, called the Dungeon Master (DM), acts as the storyteller and referee. The DM describes the world, the challenges, and the creatures the players meet.

How Do You Play D&D?

Players describe what their characters do, like exploring a dark dungeon or talking to a mysterious elf. They use dice to decide if their actions are successful, like hitting a monster or picking a lock. The game is all about teamwork and making choices that affect the story.

The Original Game

The very first version of Dungeons & Dragons came out in 1974. It was created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. This game started a whole new way of playing and storytelling that many other games have copied since.

D&D in Movies and TV

Because D&D is so popular, its stories and characters have inspired many movies and TV shows.

The D&D TV Series

An animated television series called Dungeons & Dragons aired in the 1980s. It followed a group of kids who were magically transported to the world of D&D and tried to find their way home.

D&D Film Adventures

There have also been several movies based on the game. The first live-action film, Dungeons & Dragons, came out in 2000. More recently, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was released in 2023, bringing new adventures to the big screen.

See also

In Spanish: Dungeons & Dragons (desambiguación) para niños

• Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
• D&D (disambiguation)
• List of Dungeons & Dragons video games
• List of Wizards of the Coast products