Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, has released the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Also known as the D&D red box, the game is the first release in the new Dungeons & Dragons Essentials line.
The D&D red box celebrates the heritage of D&D and includes all the elements for new and lapsed players alike, to embark on their own epic adventures.
‚We are thrilled to be re-introducing such a beloved product to existing, returning and new D&D players around the world,‚ said Liz Shuh, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons. ‚Millions of players fondly remember the original version of this product and we are excited to be offering it once again for fans to enjoy world-wide.‚
Since its introduction in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons has long been setting the standard for tabletop gaming. With millions of players worldwide, D&D continues to be one of the most popular roleplaying games. Each day, players are embarking on fantasy adventures, solving dilemmas, engaging in battles, gathering treasure and accumulating experience points to help their characters become increasingly powerful.