<P> Dungeons & Dragons ( abbreviated as D&D or DnD ) is a fantasy tabletop role - playing game ( RPG ) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson . It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules , Inc . ( TSR ) . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast ( now a subsidiary of Hasbro ) since 1997 . It was derived from miniature wargames with a variation of Chainmail serving as the initial rule system . D&D 's publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role - playing games and the role - playing game industry . </P>
<P> Dungeons & Dragons ( abbreviated as D&D or DnD ) is a fantasy tabletop role - playing game ( RPG ) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson . It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules , Inc . ( TSR ) . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast ( now a subsidiary of Hasbro ) since 1997 . It was derived from miniature wargames with a variation of Chainmail serving as the initial rule system . D&D 's publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role - playing games and the role - playing game industry . </P>
when did dungeons & dragons first come out
when did dungeons & dragons first come out
1974
1974