RENTON, Wash. -- Oct. 12, 2005 -- Geek is chic -- and what could be more chic than a global party celebrating the popularity of counter-culture icon DUNGEONS & DRAGONS? On Saturday, November 5, 2005, Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., will sponsor WORLDWIDE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GAME DAY in hundreds of select hobby and toy stores around the globe. Experienced players and newcomers will gather during this 24-hour period to flex their imaginations and have fun playing the classic roleplaying game DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Last year more than 25,000 gamers came out to play D&D on Game Day, and this year Wizards of the Coast anticipates an even greater turnout.
"We experienced an overwhelming turnout for Worldwide D&D Game Day in 2004, thanks to the loyalty of our fans and their dedication to the game," said Charles Ryan, Brand Manager for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS at Wizards of the Coast. "The ranks of D&D players continue to swell, and we're expecting this year's Game Day to be the biggest and most exciting event in the game's 31-year history."
Participating game stores around the world listed at http://www.dndgameday.com will present adventures packed with fiendish monsters to slay, diabolical traps to overcome, and heroic stories to be boasted. Players can bring a band of friends to adventure with or plan to meet some new gaming buddies. Players can also earn points when they sign up for D&D Rewards™ and the Roleplaying Game Association (RPGA). Additionally, while supplies last, each player will receive a free Worldwide D&D Game Day souvenir to add to their treasure trove. Souvenirs include D&D® Miniatures and a special D&D Campaign Card. Players will need to bring a pen or pencil, paper and a set of dice that includes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 20-sided dice.
In mid-October, Wizards of the Coast will post a list of participating retail locations online at http://www.dndgameday.com. Please contact the event organizer at specific locations for start times, directions, or other participation requirements.
About DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS products have remained the benchmark for adventure roleplaying game excellence since the game's introduction in 1974. Today the game is played by more people than ever -- a total of more than 4 million players a month. In the decades since its debut, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that includes roleplaying games, miniature figures, novels, computer and video games, movies, and music.
The DUNGEONS & DRAGONS experience continues to appeal to an ever-increasing population of fans because the focus is not on competition, but on imagination and storytelling. As the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game continues to expand with the times, it will continue to provide the definitive roleplaying experience for an entirely new generation of players.
Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is a worldwide leader in the trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game categories, and a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products. The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game MAGIC: THE GATHERING®, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information, visit the Wizards of the Coast website at wizards.com.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Magic: The Gathering are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the USA and other countries. (C) 2005 Wizards.
