Celebrate the 50-year history and influence of the iconic roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons at a new, original exhibit on the museum’s first floor. Learn about the game’s creation and its influence on other games; see rare artifacts and prototypes; and create your own characters, monsters, and more. Begin your adventure by rolling the game’s 20-sided die and then journey through 20 corresponding sections.
- View a timeline of the game’s development and see rare artifacts, including a first-edition Dungeons & Dragons and the first Dragon magazine sent to co-creator Gary Gygax.
- Learn about the role of dungeons and monsters and create your own versions to play with.
- Take a character quiz to determine your character class and explore how characters level and gain skills.
- Discover the important role that dice plays in the game and see some handmade, ceramic dice made for legendary video game designer Richard Garriott.
- Explore the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on video games and play classics such as Gauntlet and Legend of Zelda.
- Dive into the storytelling aspects of Dungeons & Dragons and see related clips from popular film, television, and other games.
- Learn about how dungeon masters bring the game’s adventures to life and put your skills to the test with a 5-minute campaign.
On view through January 5, 2025.
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