Arlington Plays - Dragons, Dice and Destiny: A Brief History of Dungeons & Dragons
 
Here there be dragons...
Step into the world where imagination meets strategy in this engaging program to explore the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). From its humble beginnings in the early 1970s - when Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson transformed tabletop wargaming into a a groundbreaking role-playing experience-to its rise as a global phenomenon, we'll trace how D&D shaped modern gaming, storytelling and pop culture.
Presenter: Melissa Campbell, Labyrinth Games and Puzzles
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For more information, contact LIB-CentralOperations@arlingtonva.us.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Bluemont Room
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Communication & Connection Games & Recreation
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- Arlington Public Library
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- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us
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