Why Dungeons & Dragons has become popular again
More than a hype -- Mike Giuffrida Image source: theverge.com Dungeons & Dragons, or D&D for short, is the pioneer of not just tabletop gaming, but role-playing games or RPGs in general. It has been around since 1974, reached much popularity in the ‘80s, but is not seeing an unprecedented era of success. Indeed, more and more people are playing the fantasy game in the late 2010s and there’s no sign of the hype dying down anytime soon. Mike Giuffrida . One of the main reasons for the resurgence of D&D is its role in the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things." The otherworldly setting of the entire show mimics the so-called “Underdark” of D&D lore. The first season of the series even begins with the child protagonists playing D&D in one of the boys’ basement. Mike Giuffrida. Moreover, the rise of the digital age has helped with D&D geeks broadcasting actual or live plays of the game on streaming services such as YouTube and Twitch. Studies...