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Origins of D&D
From Wizards of the Coast to Hasbro: D&D in the Modern Era
How D&D went from near-death at TSR to record-breaking sales under Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro.
Jan 20, 2026
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11 min read
Origins of D&D
TSR: The Rise and Fall of the Company That Built D&D
From garage startup to gaming empire to bankruptcy — the turbulent history of Tactical Studies Rules, Inc.
Jan 16, 2026
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9 min read
Origins of D&D
The Lake Geneva Gaming Scene: Where Roleplaying Was Born
In the basements and living rooms of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a small group of gamers invented an entirely new form of entertainment.
Jan 13, 2026
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10 min read
Origins of D&D
Chainmail to Dungeons: The Wargaming Roots of the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game
Before there were roleplaying games, there were miniature wargames. Here's how Chainmail's fantasy supplement planted the seeds for D&D.
Jan 9, 2026
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9 min read
Origins of D&D
The Birth of Dungeons & Dragons: How Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson Changed Gaming Forever
The story of how two midwestern gamers created the world's first roleplaying game in 1974, launching an industry that would change entertainment forever.
Jan 6, 2026
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8 min read