Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons
Learn how to play D&D with a professional Dungeon Master who will guide you through an online one-shot adventure that is perfect for beginners!
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Play with other newbies who are excited to learn how to play D&D!
Don't worry about character creation
Not sure how to make a character? No worries! Dungeon Masters have pre-made characters for you to choose from if you prefer!
Bring your computer and a microphone
Our Dungeon Masters will have everything else you need to play, like virtual dice, tokens, maps and more!
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Everything you need to know before you get started on your first D&D adventure.
New Player Friendly
Our Dungeon Masters love to introduce D&D to new players and make everyone feels welcome!
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Hear from other players who learned to play Dungeons & Dragons on StartPlaying
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Jumping into a D&D game is NOT supposed to be so freaking intimidating! This is why StartPlaying is so awesome! It clears the path straight to a game that fits your schedule, your style, even matches your vibe, with a welcoming Dungeon Master totally down to teach you and show you the way. Definitely recommend to everyone!
Covis
After binge-watching 100+ hours of D&D gameplay, I was so excited to play for the first time, but didn’t know how to find a table/group to play with. The internet did it’s magic and showed me an ad for StartPlaying. Within a week, I had joined a one-shot that led me to meet the awesome folks I play with weekly in different campaigns and one shots! StartPlaying for the win!
Becky
I started looking for a game to join on SPG in February 2023 with minimal experience. I found an amazing group of veteran players that were so incredibly welcoming and have allowed me to grow as a player, both creatively and mechanically. As I’ve joined various one-shots and additional campaigns, it’s been such a fantastic journey to find these communities of creative DMs and fellow players of all experience levels.
Joel
StartPlaying made learning how to play D&D easy and fun! The Dungeon Masters I worked with were incredibly patient, guiding me through everything from character creation to understanding the combat mechanics.
Mike
This was the perfect for beginners. The D&D basics were clearly explained, and the Dungeon Master really knew how to make the game come alive. The other players were super welcoming.
Yasmine
I had no idea how Dungeons & Dragons worked or really what it even was. I was a complete newbie. I had a blast playing with the group. The DM made sure everyone was included, and it was soooo much fun! If you're wondering how to get started with DnD, StartPlaying is the best way to go.
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