In photos: Dungeons and Dragons and its rich Lake Geneva history
Dungeons and Dragons was invented by Gary Gygax in Lake Geneva in 1974. The fantasy role-playing game exploded in popularity, and Gygax’s business flourished and was later bought by Wizards of the Coast in 1997. Two years later, Wizards of the Coast was acquired by Hasbro, a $4-billion-a-year corporation.
Here is a collection of photos of the popular game.
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Gary Gygax, creator of Dungeons and Dragons and the founding father of fantasy gaming, poses Jan. 24, 2001 in Lake Geneva. He died in 2008.
Wizards of the Coast
TSR Inc., the Lake Geneva company that created the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons was later bought by Wizards of the Coast, maker of Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Frank Beres plays in a Dungeons and Dragons miniatures tournament on Saturday, December 4, 2004.
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Characters for the Dungeons and Dragons miniatures game are for sale on the shelves of a Racine store as visitors compete in a Dungeons and Dragons tournament.
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Customers seated at long tables compete in a Dungeons and Dragons tournament using miniature characters to fill their ranks. The tournament was held Saturday, December 4, 2004 in Racine. /Scott Anderson Journal Times.
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A group plays Dungeons & Dragons in Winona, Wisconsin. The game that originated in Lake Geneva erupted in popularity over the years.
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Steph Mataic (right) dressed as Succubus from Dungeons and Dragons and Miranda Theil (left) dressed as the mythical Medusa at the Wizard World Comic Convention at Alliant Energy Center on April 9, 2016 in Madison, WI. PHOTO BY SAIYNA BASHIR
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Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons and the founding father of fantasy gaming, pictured Jan. 24, 2001 in Lake Geneva.
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The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum features figurines and action figures related to Dungeons & Dragons
The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum features figurines and action figures related to Dungeons & Dragons.
The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum features a selection of books and magazines related to Dungeons & Dragons
The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum features a display of books and magazines that are related to Dungeons & Dragons.
Jeff Leason, curator of the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, shows a sword to museum visitor John Duncan of Wonder Lake
Jeff Leason, curator of the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, shows off a sword that could be featured at the museum in the future.
Jeff Leason, curator of the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, showcases some of the items that are featured at the museum
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