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Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons is a popular tabletop game originally invented in 1974 by Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. The fantasy role-playing game brings together players for a campaign with various components, including abilities, races, character classes, monsters, and treasures. The game has drastically expanded since the '70s, with numerous updated box sets and expansions.

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Dungeons and Dragons

Franchise
Dungeons & Dragons
Original Release Date
1974-00-00
Publisher
TSR Inc. , Wizards of the Coast
Designer
E. Gary Gygax , Dave Arneson
Player Count
2-7 Players

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