Collection: Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons FAQ

• What is Dungeons & Dragons?

  Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game, published by Wizards of the Coast. Players create characters and embark on adventures guided by a Dungeon Master (DM), using dice, imagination, and rulebooks to shape the story. It suits 3–6 players and ages 12+.

• Where should I start with D&D?

  The best entry point for new players is the Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit, which includes a rulebook, adventure, dice, and everything needed to play. The Players Handbook 2024 is the definitive rulebook for players wanting the full experience.

• What's the difference between a sourcebook and an adventure?

  Sourcebooks (like the Players Handbook, Monster Manual, and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything) provide rules, character options, and lore. Adventures (like Tomb of Annihilation, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, and Tales from the Yawning Portal) are pre-written campaigns for the Dungeon Master to run.

• Do I need the Players Handbook to play D&D?

  The Essentials Kit is self-contained and doesn't require the Players Handbook. However, the Players Handbook is essential for players who want access to all character classes, races, and rules. The 2024 edition is the most current version.

• How many people do I need to play D&D?

  Typically 1 Dungeon Master and 2–5 players, though it can be run with as few as 2 people. Most adventures are designed for a party of 4–5 players.

• Is D&D suitable for beginners?

  Yes — the Essentials Kit and starter adventures like Dragon Delves and Stormwreck Isle are specifically designed for players new to roleplaying games. Experienced players will want to go straight to the Players Handbook and full adventure modules.

• How does D&D relate to other RPGs you stock?

  If you enjoy D&D, you may also enjoy the Arkham Horror RPG — a narrative horror roleplaying game set in the Lovecraftian Arkham universe. Both use similar roleplaying conventions but offer very different tones and settings. Browse our Role Playing Games collection for more options.

• What else might I enjoy?

  If you enjoy D&D, you might also like the Arkham Horror RPG — a Lovecraftian horror roleplaying game with a similar narrative style. Browse our full Role Playing Games collection for more tabletop RPGs, or explore our Books collection for additional sourcebooks and reading.