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It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD experiences.
I haven't actually tried any of these, and I don't really feel the need
to do so, but I find it interesting how the game has arrived in the mainstream.


Source: https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/dungeons-and-dragons-immersive-quest-opening-texas/

New Dungeons & Dragons immersive experience set for US debut in Texas
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dungeons and dragons immersive experience

Words: Bea Mitchell
19th September 2025

New attraction combines live theatre, cinematic storytelling, and
interactive challenges


A new Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) immersive experience is heading to the
US. The touring attraction will open in Plano, Texas on 16 October.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest is a 60-minute experience that combines live theatre, cinematic storytelling and interactive challenges inside a mysterious multi-room environment.

Guests will get to choose their adventurer before travelling through
iconic D&D locations, including the Yawning Portal in Waterdeep, as they attempt to retrieve a magical gem from a fearsome dragon.

Along the way, they will encounter iconic Dungeons & Dragons creatures,
such as the reholder, the roper, the gelatinous cube, and more.

The 16,000-square-foot attraction features detailed scenic design,
engaging soundscapes, interactive multimedia stations and themed F&B.

rCLFor more than 50 years, Dungeons & Dragons has united millions of
players through epic storytelling, boundless imagination and the thrill
of adventure,rCY said Matt Proulx, senior vice president of global experiences, partnerships and music at Hasbro.
Iconic D&D locations and creatures

rCLAfter enchanting fans in Canada, Dungeons & Dragons : The Immersive
Quest is now inviting US fans to step inside the story, become the
heroes of their own quest and see the magic of D&D come alive like never before.rCY

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest is by Vibrant Studios, under
license from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast.

As above, it first debuted in Toronto, Canada, welcoming more than
30,000 guests and extending its run.

rCLOur goal with this experience is to bring the magic of Dungeons &
Dragons to life like never before,rCY said Eric Brouillet, president and founder of Vibrant Marketing.

rCLEvery element has been thoughtfully designed for authenticity,
immersing both longtime fans and first-timers into the rich and dynamic
world of D&D. This is an epic adventure for the whole family.rCY

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are also currently touring a Dungeons & Dragons theatrical experience, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided
Tavern, across the US.
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:18:05 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD >experiences.
I haven't actually tried any of these, and I don't really feel the need
to do so, but I find it interesting how the game has arrived in the >mainstream.

Source: >https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/dungeons-and-dragons-immersive-quest-opening-texas/

New Dungeons & Dragons immersive experience set for US debut in Texas
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dungeons and dragons immersive experience

God, that makes me feel so... sad, I guess. To see the game
homogenized into what is effectively a theme park experience. D&D's
magic was that it was always such a personal adventure, something that
you and your friends created together. But this is a guided tour with
about as much mystery and wonder as a choose-your-own-adventure book.
It feels like a betrayal of everything the game is about.

Fortunately, it's in Texas, which is a place I'm never visiting again,
so there's no chance I'll ever be dragged to this 'immersive quest'.



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On Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:18:05 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD >experiences.

Side note: Welcome back to the world of the living, Kyonshi. I hope
you keep posting. I don't really have a thumb on the pulse of D&D news
anymore, but I'd like to know more about it than I do. Your posts were
always helpful in that regard.
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On 9/23/2025 7:33 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:18:05 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD
experiences.
I haven't actually tried any of these, and I don't really feel the need
to do so, but I find it interesting how the game has arrived in the
mainstream.


Source:
https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/dungeons-and-dragons-immersive-quest-opening-texas/

New Dungeons & Dragons immersive experience set for US debut in Texas
News
dungeons and dragons immersive experience

God, that makes me feel so... sad, I guess. To see the game
homogenized into what is effectively a theme park experience. D&D's
magic was that it was always such a personal adventure, something that
you and your friends created together. But this is a guided tour with
about as much mystery and wonder as a choose-your-own-adventure book.
It feels like a betrayal of everything the game is about.

Hey now, don't @ choose your own adventure!

Fortunately, it's in Texas, which is a place I'm never visiting again,
so there's no chance I'll ever be dragged to this 'immersive quest'.

North Texas RPG Con is tempting for me to go there. Old School con, Some
of the old TSR Alumni have gone there, I know Jim Ward did when he was
alive, Chris Holmes (son of the writer of Original Basic) and others.

I was in Texas with my grandparents when I was >5 I don't remember
anything other than the smell of the oil fields/refineries. I don't
remember it, but I couldn't play outside either because of the number of poisonous snakes. My Grandpa told the story of mowing the lawn and
having bits of snake from that several times. Somewhere around Huston or Galveston.
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On 9/25/2025 2:09 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:18:05 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD
experiences.

Side note: Welcome back to the world of the living, Kyonshi. I hope
you keep posting. I don't really have a thumb on the pulse of D&D news anymore, but I'd like to know more about it than I do. Your posts were
always helpful in that regard.

I'm only looking for news articles and post the ones that I find at
least interesting. (There's lots of "These 8 classes are the best for beginners" cruft on a lot of these pages)
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On Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:59:42 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

On 9/25/2025 2:09 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:18:05 +0200, Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:

It used to be DnD was kinda niche, instead you now have immersive DnD
experiences.

Side note: Welcome back to the world of the living, Kyonshi. I hope
you keep posting. I don't really have a thumb on the pulse of D&D news
anymore, but I'd like to know more about it than I do. Your posts were
always helpful in that regard.

I'm only looking for news articles and post the ones that I find at
least interesting. (There's lots of "These 8 classes are the best for >beginners" cruft on a lot of these pages)

God, I know. In an attempt to be a Kyonshi myself, I've tried looking
for D&D news-sources, and most everything I've found is that sort of AI-generated click-bait slop (either that or just advertorials
pushing the latest product release).* Actual discussion is hard to
find. To get that one article I posted the other day I think I went
through ten different "D&D" sites, skimming god-knows how many
articles.

But you've had better luck finding stuff than I do so I think you just
know better sites ;-)

But it doesn't help that WOTC and Hasbro have gone pretty quiet on the
brand either. Then again, so many of their recent announcements have
blown up in their face I'm not surprised if they're a bit camera-shy
;-)







* also, I'm picky with the articles. I want something that might
trigger actual responses, and they should have some relevance to me as
well.
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