Dungeons and Dragons kits coming to Washington libraries for role-playing fun
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a wizard? A monk? A barbarian? If you spend some time in a Washington library this year, you can find out.
Dungeons & Dragons kits are coming to the state’s library system through a partnership between the Secretary of State’s Office and Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro. The organization announced Thursday that the first of 75 kits will be delivered on March 21.
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“I have always valued libraries as places of learning and community enrichment,” Secretary Hobbs said. “Dungeons & Dragons is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together in a role-playing setting to strategize and build relationships.”
D&D recently saw a recent resurgence in popular culture after the ‘80s-inspired show Stranger Things, and garnered even more popularity after the recent Paramount Pictures movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It’s a fantasy tabletop role-playing game that allows its players to create a world in which they explore, embark on quests, and interact with other players.
“The library is a place where anyone can learn, explore, and connect,” said Yakima Valley Libraries Community Library Supervisor Rebekah Sopher. “D&D allows people to express their creativity, connect with people of diverse backgrounds, and improve their social and critical thinking skills, all while going on adventures and fighting dragons.”
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The kits will include a D&D Starter Set, character sheets, demo adventures, organizer instructions, and Dungeon Master guides. The rest of the tools necessary to play are available for free on the role-playing game’s website.
“D&D has been inspiring imaginations and friendships for 50 years,” Dan Rawson, the Wizards of the Coast’s head of D&D, said. “We’re excited to support D&D play everywhere and hope this donation inspires more adventurers to join the party.”
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