Gary Gygax Archives

‘Empire of Imagination’ – The Gary Gygax Biography

October 16, 2015James Floyd Kelly

Books such as Jon Peterson’s ‘Playing at the World’ and the recent four-part book series ‘Dungeons & Designers’ by Shannon Appelcline fill in a lot of the details about Gary Gygax and how he, along with Dave Arneson, helped develop the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ game that so many of us enjoy today. There’s so much information out there on the history of D&D and how it came to be… but up to now there really hasn’t been much in the way of a biography of Gary Gygax. And author Michael Witwer is trying to change that.

A Little History With Your D&D?

July 30, 2014James Floyd Kelly3

Dungeons & Dragons is back in the news, what with it being 40 years old (Happy Birthday, D&D!) and the release of the new Starter Set. Hopefully this means lots and lots of new players and new fans. There’s a lot of history when it comes to D&D, however, and anyone discovering it for the first time might also be interested in its history.

Five Amazing TV Moments from D&D History

February 7, 2014November 23, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf12

In honor of the 40th anninversary of Dungeons & Dragons, we present Five Amazing TV Moments from D&D History. In these clips — from 60 Minutes to Freaks and Geeks — we see the how the famous game has been portrayed, from being ridiculed and used as a scapegoat to being celebrated.

D&D “Officially” Turns 40 Today

January 26, 2014Ethan Gilsdorf2

When exactly is the 40th anniversary of D&D? When was the game first available to play? The answer is more complicated that you’d think.

Celebrate Gary Gygax’s 75th Birthday

July 27, 2013Z

Seventy-five years ago today one of the most important geeks the world has ever known was born in a mystical land many call Chicago.

How Important Are Rules?

May 8, 2013November 24, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf3

How many or how few rules make for good game play? We want certain rules in certain games to be rock-solid and unmovable. In other games, perhaps there’s some wiggle-room.

Has the Earliest Version of D&D Been Discovered?

April 23, 2013Ethan Gilsdorf7

Followers of gaming history care passionately about who truly created D&D. Now, some of that mystery of where or who, exactly, D&D came from has now become a little less fuzzy.

D&D Documentary to Explore ‘the Most Influential Game in History’

August 15, 2012December 13, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf

How did its shock waves roll into the realm of video games, influencing a generation of computer programmers who would come to rule Silicon Valley? How did the game, which has now earned the praises of writers, actors, musicians, and …

Happy Birthday, E. Gary Gygax

July 27, 2012December 13, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf

Ernest Gary Gygax (1938-2008), co-founder of Dungeons & Dragons, would have been 74 today.

Reprinted AD&D Books on Sale Tuesday to Benefit Gygax Memorial Fund

July 13, 2012December 13, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf

According to the Facebook page of the Gygax Memoiral Fund, and Wizards of the Coast, three reprinted Advanced Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks — The Players Handbook, the Dungeon Masters Guide, and the Monster Manual — will finally go …

Exclusive: Auction Preview of D&D Co-Creator’s Personal Collection and Archives (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

May 6, 2012December 13, 2017Admin

His original gaming dice. His original Dungeons & Dragons and Blackmoor campaign manuscripts. His first printing, woodgrain boxed set play copy of D&D. Letters from Gary Gygax. Other letters, notes, documents, artwork, photos, cartography, rare wargames and hand-made models and …

GeekDad Exclusive: Auction Preview of D&D Co-Creator’s Personal Collection and Archives — Game’s Secrets to Be Revealed

May 4, 2012December 13, 2017Ethan Gilsdorf

Dave Who? Arneson Gameday Celebrates Other D&D Creator (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

October 1, 2011Admin

You probably know Gary Gygax was one of the masterminds behind Dungeons & Dragons. But what about his collaborator? Can you even name him? “Fantasy role-playing games essentially begin with Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor campaign,” says Tavis Allison, organizer of the …

Tag: Gary Gygax

‘Empire of Imagination’ – The Gary Gygax Biography

A Little History With Your D&D?

Five Amazing TV Moments from D&D History

D&D “Officially” Turns 40 Today

Celebrate Gary Gygax’s 75th Birthday

How Important Are Rules?

Has the Earliest Version of D&D Been Discovered?

D&D Documentary to Explore ‘the Most Influential Game in History’

Happy Birthday, E. Gary Gygax

Reprinted AD&D Books on Sale Tuesday to Benefit Gygax Memorial Fund

Exclusive: Auction Preview of D&D Co-Creator’s Personal Collection and Archives (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

GeekDad Exclusive: Auction Preview of D&D Co-Creator’s Personal Collection and Archives — Game’s Secrets to Be Revealed

Dave Who? Arneson Gameday Celebrates Other D&D Creator (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

Dave Who? Arneson Gameday Celebrates Other D&D Creator

A Gary Gygax Biopic Is in The Works!

Soylent Green, and Gaming, Is People: Final Thoughts From Gen Con

Sculptor for Gygax Memorial Named

On His Birthday (Today), You Can Help the Memory of Gary Gygax Last Forever

Gygax Memorial Moves Forward (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

Gygax Memorial Moves Forward

The Best Game Designers, Publishers And Authors Write About The Best Games You Can Play

Plans Underway to Honor Gary Gygax with Statue

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