Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and be ready to start your own adventure!

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper for note-taking
• Imagination and creativity

No prior knowledge needed, just come with an open mind and readiness to have fun!

Activities

• Create Your Character: Imagine and design your own D&D character. What race will they be? What class will they have?
• Roll the Dice: Learn how to roll a 20-sided dice (a d20) and understand how it is used in the game.
• Write a Short Story: Develop a short story involving your character in a D&D setting. Use your creativity to describe the world around them.

Talking Points

• What is Dungeons and Dragons?

  "Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where you create a character and go on adventures in a fantasy world."

• How do you play?

  "You use dice to determine the outcome of actions, and the Dungeon Master guides the story and sets the challenges."

• Why is imagination important in D&D?

  "In D&D, you can do anything you imagine, so creativity and imagination are key to having a great adventure."