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D&D Tabletop RPG Guides
Everything you need to start playing Dungeons & Dragons β the roleplaying game itself, not the board games. Which starter set to buy, which rulebooks matter, and how to bring the whole family to the table.
New to D&D? Start Here
Three steps from "what is this game?" to rolling dice at your own table.
Step 1
Choose Your Starter Set
Heroes of the Borderlands, the Essentials Kit, or straight to the rulebook β find the right first box for your group.
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Step 2
Run Your First Adventure
Playing with kids or first-timers? Ten practical tips that keep the first session fun, fast, and memorable.
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Step 3
Level Up to the Full Rules
Ready for every class and spell? Everything that changed in the 2024 Player's Handbook and who should upgrade.
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All Tabletop RPG Guides
Every D&D roleplaying guide on Blue Dragon, in one place.
Which D&D Starter Set Should You Buy? The 2026 Guide for New Players
Heroes of the Borderlands, the Essentials Kit, or the 2024 Player's Handbook? A clear guide to choosing the right way for your…
D&D 2024 vs 2014 Player’s Handbook: What Changed and Should You Upgrade?
Ability scores moved to backgrounds, every character starts with a feat, and martial classes got Weapon Mastery. Here's everything that changed in…
How to Play D&D with Kids: A Parent’s Guide to the First Adventure
The right age, the right starter set, and ten practical tips for running Dungeons & Dragons for children, so the first session…
βοΈ Prefer a Game Without a Dungeon Master?
D&D board games handle the monsters for you, so everyone gets to play a hero. Browse every D&D board game we've reviewed.