dungeons & dragons stamps now available from royal mail

Dungeons & Dragons is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special collaboration between the iconic role-playing game and the UK postal service, Royal Mail. Fans can now pre-order a unique set of 14 stamps featuring artwork by famed D&D artist Wayne Reynolds. The stamps depict various iconic monsters such as the Red Dragon and Mind Flayer, as well as heroes from The Forgotten Realms. Additional merchandise including posters, postcards, and collector’s books is also available. This celebration coincides with the transition to the One D&D rules, starting with the new Player’s Handbook on September 17, 2024, with subsequent releases of the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual set for later dates. Wizards of the Coast has also announced the largest miniature booster set yet to commemorate this milestone.

The One D&D rules will include updates to the core rulebooks and enhancements to the 5th Edition rules, aiming for a more streamlined and inclusive gaming experience. Specific details are being revealed gradually, but the new set will kick off with the Player’s Handbook in September 2024, followed by the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual.

Dungeons & Dragons, first published in 1974 by Wizards of the Coast, has been a cornerstone of tabletop gaming for decades. The game allows players to create their own characters and embark on adventures in a fantasy world filled with magic, mysteries, and monsters. Its impact on both gaming and popular culture is immense, inspiring countless video games, novels, and even a feature film. The new stamps and merchandise not only commemorate its rich history but also celebrate its ongoing evolution and the launch of the One D&D ruleset.