Ever wanted to play D&D but worried it’s too complicated?
Here is the secret that veteran players often forget to mention: You already know how to play.
If you played "Cops and Robbers" or "House" as a kid, you have 90% of the skills required. Dungeons & Dragons is just make-believe with a few rules to keep things fair.
The entire game boils down to this simple loop:
* The Storyteller describes a scene: "You see a heavy wooden door with a strange glowing rune."
* You say what you want to do: "I want to try to pick the lock!" or "I want to study the rune!"
* You roll a 20-sided die: High numbers are good; low numbers are bad.
That’s it. You don’t need to be an actor, you don’t need to do silly voices (unless you want to!), and you definitely don’t need a degree in mathematics.
Where do I start?
Forget buying three giant hardcover books. To start, you just need one box:
The D&D Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands.
We recommend the Heroes of the Borderlands set because it is designed specifically for 2025. It bridges the gap between a board game and a Role Playing Game.
Inside the box, you get:
* Pre-generated Characters: No filling out paperwork. Just pick the "Elven Wizard" or the "Dwarven Fighter" and start playing instantly.
* Dice: The shiny fun rocks that make the click-clack noise.
* Visuals: Tokens and maps so you can see exactly where the monsters are—just like a board game.
* The Adventure: A step-by-step guide that teaches you the rules as you play, so you don't have to read a textbook before you start having fun.
Grab a box, grab two friends, and order a pizza. You’ll be slaying goblins in 15 minutes or less.
Adventure awaits at the store!
