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Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Unveils STRANGER THINGS Collab Board Game – Welcome to the Hellfire Club — GeekTyrant
If you've ever wanted to roll dice with the Hellfire Club, now's your chance. Dungeons & Dragons and Stranger Things are teaming up for an official crossover board game that blends the world's most famous TTRPG with the Netflix phenomenon that helped bring it back into the spotlight. Say hello to Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club , an all-new adventure built on the D&D 5e ruleset, launching October 7th. This new collab is perfect for both veteran adventurers and newcomers to the tabletop scene. The game takes inspiration straight from Stranger Things , giving players the chance to dive into four of Eddie's lost adventures. Designed for 3–5 players, with characters at levels 1–3, it's an awesome way to kick off a short campaign or introduce your friends to the magic of D&D — all with a nostalgic Hawkins flavor. Think of it like the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons starter set, but with a pop-culture twist. It captures the spirit of D&D while adding that signature Stranger Things vibe we know and love. The physical edition of Welcome to the Hellfire Club comes packed with everything you need for an immersive tabletop experience. For $49.99, here's what you'll find inside: Dungeon Master's Screen Double-Sided Hellfire Club Poster 91 Cards for Spells, Magic Items, and Monsters 72 Player Character and Monster Tokens 2 Double-Sided Poster Maps 15 Character Sheets 4 In-World Handouts Combat Tracker Notepad 11 Dice Quick Start Guide 4 Adventure Booklets 1 Play Guide Booklet All of it is wrapped in retro 80s aesthetics to capture that classic Stranger Things look. If you prefer to play online, the Digital Adventure Pack has you covered. It includes quickplay maps, a Quick-Start Video, pre-made characters for D&D Beyond, and digital versions of the adventures for the DM to run. The digital-only version costs $19.99, but you'll need a Master Tier subscription on D&D Beyond to host games. For those who want the best of both worlds, the Ultimate Bundle combines physical and digital editions, plus an Upside Down Digital Dice Set and Upside Down Digital Map and Sticker Pack. Normally priced at $69.98, it's currently available for $59.99 if you pre-order. Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club launches on October 7th, just in time for some spooky season adventures in the Upside Down. It uses the updated 2025 revision of D&D 5th edition, so it's also a great way to get a feel for the newest tweaks to the game. Whether you're a seasoned DM or new to rolling dice, this set looks like an epic way to join the Hellfire Club.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
A Dive Into Dungeons And Dragons Dragon Delves And The DM Vault
The alternative art cover for Dragon Delves is available through your Friendly Local Game store. The new era of Dungeons and Dragons has officially begun. July saw the release of Dragon Delves, the first new adventure collection for the 2024 Core Books. After reading Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual, it's exciting to see where the world's most popular role playing game is headed. Even though we're starting fresh, some things don't change. Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse is still along for the ride with deluxe expansions for official D&D releases. Dragon Delves gets its own DM Vault ready to help Dungeon Masters take their games to the next level. Dragon Delves Contents Dragon Delves is an adventure anthology featuring 10 adventures for use in a D&D campaign. Each adventure is themed around a particular type of dragon. They can be dropped into any campaign, though there are frameworks available in the book for those groups that want to stitch these stories together. The adventures cover levels 1-12 and offer a solid mix of situations. As they feature chromatic and metallic dragons, the creatures fill several different roles in the stories. Sometimes they are the antagonist, sometimes they set the characters on a quest and sometimes they are one of many characters in the story. Each chapter kicks off with a collage of images from the history of the game depicting the dragon. The first page collects all the important information, such as important plot points, NPC locations and monster stat blocks the Dungeon Master should have handy. This section also gives a rough estimate of how many sessions the story should take to resolve. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Dragon Delves Impressions The current direction of D&D's biggest strength is how it organizes its books. I really liked the one page summary at the beginning of each adventure. It made for easy reference when running the games and also allowed for a quick glance when prioritizing which ones to read or run first. I thought the art collages at the beginning of the chapters were not successful. I know they are meant to inspire but those pages could have been given over to deeper lore about each dragon that expanded on their write ups in the Monster Manual. For that matter, they probably could have fit in another adventure or two or given some of the shorter ones in the book a little more room to breathe. There weren't any adventures that I really disliked though two stood out for me. 'Baker's Doesn't' took advantage of the new art direction by featuring gingerbread style art to tell the tale of a baby dragon messing with magical bakeries. 'For Whom The Void Calls' opens with a fun premise and leads players into a dungeon full of factions where the intrigues are just as dangerous as any trap. Dragon Delves DM Vault Contents Beadle & Grimm's DM Vault products are full of accessories that help Dungeon Masters immerse players in the game. They include battle mats, handouts and even artifacts from the game. Unlike their complete editions, they require separate purchase of the expansion they support. This boxed set blows up all the battle maps in the book to an appropriate scale. It also includes copies of the handouts and encounter cards featuring monster art. There's also another campaign frame for groups that want to bring this together in a single storyline. Dragon Delves DM Vault Impressions My favorite part of these boxed sets are the battle maps. They add so much to the experience when initiative is rolled. It's far more exciting than watching me squiggle out a shaky approximation on my dry erase grid. The Orcus necklace is a good artifact that feels like it could be used in other adventures too. I liked the campaign threads they included over the one in the original book. Dungeon Masters looking to build a whole campaign around this release will find a lot of useful stuff here. Both companies provided review copies for this article. Dragon Delves is available in physical form and as a digital release on D&D Beyond. Dragon Delves DM Vault is available directly from Beadle & Grimm's.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best Amazon deals this weekend: Score rare sales on Apple, Waterpik, KitchenAid and more
This weekend marks the birthday of Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and the man behind Gen Con, the world's largest hobby-game convention. Aside from being a public-health pioneer — this patron saint of geekdom and his creations have prevented untold millions of teenagers from contracting cooties out in the dating world — Gygax is a testament to the fun and rewards of single-minded obsession. That's resonating with us laser-focused shopping experts as we behold this weekend's best Amazon deals. If you find yourself racing through the forest in search of an evil rogue, this mini chainsaw can clear the way — it's a record-low $30, down from $70. Would you like to be a dinnertime wizard? Let this dual-basket, 10-quart Ninja air fryer ($250/$160) work its magic come family feeding time. Wondering what kind of amulets, gems and runes are stuck in the murky depths between your sofa cushions? This deal on my favorite Craftsman hand vac will save you $40 in precious coin before you've even begun your quest. Forsooth, whether you plan on ranging all over the moor this mid-summer weekend or sequestering yourself monk-style at home, make sure you find time for some D&D (i.e., Discounts & Deals). Trending Amazon deals Best Amazon deals: Rare sales Best Amazon deals: All-time low prices Best Amazon deals: Our best-tested products Best Amazon tech deals Best Amazon deals: Style Best Amazon deals: Home Best Amazon deals: Beauty Best Amazon deals: Kitchen Best Amazon deals: Special mention If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Condé Nast Traveler
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
This Stranger Things Airbnb Will Transport You to the Upside Down
The three bedrooms sleep up to six people, with a king bed in Jonathan's room, a queen bed in Will's room, and two sets of bunk beds in the Upside Down room. (It is a Building and Safety mandate to only allow two people per bedroom, FYI.) Decor stays on-theme (and on-character), with vinyl records and Amiga 500 games in Jonathan's room, and plenty of art in Will's room, including a drawing of Will's Dungeons and Dragons character, Will the Wise. Step into the Upside Down room to play a round of D&D yourself, surrounded by creeping black tendrils in the corners and on the wall connecting you back to the Mind Flayer. In the common areas, find VHS tapes, retro furniture, and even more decor that calls back to the show. Luckily, we aren't actually in the 80s, so you can still appreciate all the modern conveniences of the 21st century, like strong AC; a modern stove, dishwasher, and washer/dryer; and a 75' Samsung Frame TV with streaming services, so you can watch your favorite Stranger Things episodes, of course. Much of the Stranger Things franchise was filmed in the area, meaning you have the opportunity to totally immerse yourself in the world of the series during your stay. If you're up for a drive, head to Jacksonville, home of downtown Hawkins, where you can spot locations like the Hawk Theater (Bradley's Olde Tavern in real life), and the nearby alley where Jonathan and Steve fought. You can also sip drinks from Lucy Lu's Coffee Café, which has been known to feature Stranger Things–themed specialties in the past, like the Demogorgon Latte, or the Sheriff Hopper, flavored with hazelnut and vanilla. The listing says it best: 'This isn't just a place to stay—it's a one-of-a-kind destination to make unforgettable memories in a setting that blurs the line between fiction and reality.' Book your stay now to get the unbelievable chance to watch the final season of the hit show from the house that started it all. More rentals based on TV shows and movies: Spend the night in Bella Swan's house from Twilight, located in St. Helens, Oregon. It's about 230 miles south of Forks, Washington, and 30 miles north of Portland, Oregon, making it a great stopping point on a Twilight-themed road trip up the Pacific Coast. With five bedrooms, a good-sized kitchen—where you can dine at the same table used in the film by Bella's dad, Charlie—and plenty of space for up to eight guests, this is a spot any Twilight fan will want to stay in. While the White Lotus craze may be on pause until the next season is released sometime in the distant future, you can still stay at one of the luxury properties that was actually featured on Season 3 of the show, like this Thai villa that is bookable on Airbnb. Each of the seven bedrooms has a king-size bed (sleeping up to 14 adults) as well as an en suite bathroom (five of which have private hot tubs). You'll find rain showers, oversized bathtubs, and plush linens in the beautiful rooms, plus retro arcade games and a kids pool fit for the whole family.
Gizmodo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Dungeons & Dragons' Is Trying a ‘Stranger Things' Collab Game Again
Fans of Eddie Munson are having a moment right now between actor Joseph Quinn launching into a marvelous blaze of glory and now a new Stranger Things collab with Dungeons & Dragons. The timing couldn't be more perfect for more Hellfire Club adventures, and this release promises enough of them to last you at least until Stranger Things season five premieres in November on Netflix. With Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club, tabletop enthusiasts can uncover Eddie's lost campaigns and 'take on challenges hotter than Hellfire—from gnarly battles with Demogorgons and Demodogs, to eerie dockside murders, and the treacherous Vale of Shadows,' as described in a press release. Touted as Eddie's final game, which was left incomplete, players can now lay the hero's last epic adventure to rest by finishing it in his honor. Take a look at the art, which depicts Eddie's final game-playing moments as game master that we didn't get to see on the show with Dustin, Lucas, Erica, Will, and Mike. This isn't the first time that D&D has tried to leverage the phenomenon of Stranger Things with an official collaboration. Six years ago, the company released an official Stranger Things starter set for the fifth edition ruleset, a self-contained adventure with special character sheets and a brief module that balanced Will Byers' own dabbling with dungeon mastering with a trip to the Upside Down. While that set leaned on offering as simplistic a take on D&D as possible, Hellfire Club looks a bit more elaborate, spinning itself less as a TTRPG adventure and more like a guided board game. The new 3-5 player board game comes with four adventures and so many details from the world of Stranger Things. You can pre-order it on D&D Beyond to nab a digital product and the Hellfire Club-emblazoned physical box for $50. There is also an Ultimate Bundle, which includes both versions of the board and materials. With the Ultimate Bundle, you can also unlock an exclusive Upside Down digital dice set, the Upside Down digital map, and a sticker pack. Pre-orders of the set can be found at your local game store and on Amazon.
