‘Stranger Things’ is getting its own ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ game — and you can pre-order it now

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For those who love popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, you’re in for a real treat with this one.

We all remember the opening scenes of Stranger Things’ first season, which takes place in 1984: Mike, Will, Dustin, and Lucas sit around a small table in a basement acting out an enthralling section of a D&D campaign that would be called back to for the entirety of the series. It was a hit of nostalgia for many, and now you can take that feeling one step further. 

Hasbro’s Stranger Things X Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set is set to ship from stores on May 1 and comes with a whole bunch of geek-tastic goodies. Made by Hasbro, you can pre-order yours now for $24.99 on Amazon. Read more…

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ isn’t just for the ‘Stranger Things’ kids — it’s for you, too

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This is a story about a dwarf barbarian with a beard to die for. Literally, he’s killed people over it. His name is Thorbjork and he is my Dungeons and Dragons character who almost never existed.

For those of you unfamiliar with the game Dungeons and Dragons, (D&D for short) allow me to elucidate. It is what is called a tabletop role-playing game. Basically you and your friends sit around telling a story where you each play as a character, except for the almighty Dungeon Master, who acts as the narrator of the story, describing the people you meet and the places you go. You tell the  Dungeon Master (DM) what you want to do, and then use dice throws to determine whether those actions are successful. Read more…

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