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Gather your master tacticians and rules experts together to kick down the dungeon doors and begin the assault! D&D Lair Assault is a Wizards Play Network in-store program that pits tactically-minded players against a super challenge where the difference between victory and defeat is dependent upon your game knowledge, ability to adapt, and a little bit of luck.The next D&D Lair Assault - Spiderkiller begins next week! You can see when and where the events are being held by visitng www.wizards.com/locatorIf your local store is not running one, ask them to contact us now at...

The D&D Next Playtest has begun! We’re looking to you, the legions of D&D fans, to help shape the next iteration of Dungeons & Dragons. To get started and download your playtest packet, visit our website. Start Playtesting Now!

Step into shadow every Wednesday at a participating D&D Encounters store near you as you play through an ongoing adventure one encounter at a time. Join a group of adventurers—from the surface world and/or the depths of the Underdark—caught in the middle of Lolth’s most treacherous scheme. To find a participating store near you, click here. Make sure to pick up The Dungeon Survival Handbook which released yesterday. Players will find an assortment of new powers, equipment, feats, character themes, and player races, including the kobold and the goblin. For Dungeon...

Delve into dungeons, caverns, and other subterranean environments with this indispensable guide. You will discover new character themes that add depth to your characters’ backstories and equip you with special benefits that will help you on your journeys into the Underdark. DMs will uncover advice and tips that will shed new light on creating dungeons and exploring the depths of your campaign worlds.The Dungeon Survival Handbook releases TODAY! To make sure you’re adequately equipped with knowledge and tools to face the unknown we are giving away 3 copies of the book. To...

Long past are the days when drow ruled over Shadowdale from the Twisted Tower - or are they? Beneath the sleepy farming community, an old evil stirs. The drow and their foul Underdark minions have set eyes on the Dalelands, but to what end is anyone's guess. Now, it's up to an unlikely band of adventurers to defend Shadowdale from the drow threat. Success means a respite from danger. Failure could doom the surface world. The latest D&D Encounters program - 'Web of the Spider Queen' starts on Wednesday 16th May.To find your nearest participating store click here...

D&D is inviting you to explore the notorious drow race and venture into a world immersed in darkness and danger during the Rise of the Underdark campaign starting this spring. Make sure to check out the new drow hub on D&D.com as well as the Rise of the Underdark video trailer.

A quick update for those eagerly awaiting the 1E core book reprint and premium treatment. The process behind re-mastering the original materials unfortunately pushed back the release date a bit. But have no fear - I do have a date for you. We're looking to get out the 1st Edition Premium Players Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master's Guide on July 17th, 2012.

D&D’s new Euro-style board game, Lords of Waterdeep, was released yesterday.Lords of Waterdeep is a strategy board game for 2-5 players. You take on the role of one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, secret rulers of the city. Through your agents, you recruit adventurers to go on quests on your behalf, earning rewards and increasing your influence over the city. Expand the city by purchasing new buildings that open up new actions on the board, and hinder—or help—the other lords by playing Intrigue cards to enact your carefully laid plans. You can win a copy...

D&D’s brand new board game, Lords of Waterdeep, is releasing tomorrow. Check out the how-to-play video and don’t forget to pick up your copy of the game!

You might already know it but D&D is going to release an exciting new board game next month called Lords of Waterdeep.Waterdeep is the iconic city from the Forgotten Realms. The game takes place in the classic Forgotten Realms version of Waterdeep, before the Spellplague, and is rich with the lore of the city that people have enjoyed over the years. You can find more information on our website. And don’t forget to check out the rulebook.