From Tabletop to Screen: Playing Dungeons and Dragons during COVID-19

Media reports suggest that the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons saw its biggest year to date in 2020, with many such reports touting the interactive and social benefits for people facing COVID-19 lockdowns. This paper explores the reported challenges and benefits of playing D&D t...

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Published in:	Societies
Main Author:	Paul Scriven
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Subjects:	COVID-19 gaming dungeons and dragons tabletop role-playing games
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/11/4/125

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