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Dungeons and Dragons (1974-Present)
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Tactical Studies Rules is Formed
Tactical Studies Rules (TSR) was a company formed in October of 1973. It invented and marketed the game Dungeons and Dragons, until its being bought by Wizards of the Coast in 1997. -
Dungeons And Dragons is First Released
The actual release date for Original Dungeons and Dragons, or OD&D, is unknown, but it was released sometime in 1974. There was originally three booklets, all written as if the player previously knew how to play a similar game. The first 1,000 hand-assembled copies proved popular and sold quickly. This prompted TSR to create more copies and eventually more versions of the game. -
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) Is released dometime in 1977. -
AD&D Version 2 is released
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Wizards of The Coast Purchases TSR
Wizards of The Coast purchases the near-bankrupt TSR, including the games it sold, and the now-very-popular roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. -
Dungeons & Dragons version 3 is released
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Dungeons & Dragons Verson 3.5 is Released
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Dungeons &Dragons Version 4.0 is Released