So You Want to DM, Part 3

A new DM’s guide to prepping your first session without drowning in notes—what to prep, what to skip, and a checklist that keeps you calm on game night.
Gather. Laugh. Roll
Gather. Laugh. Roll

A new DM’s guide to prepping your first session without drowning in notes—what to prep, what to skip, and a checklist that keeps you calm on game night.

Wizards of the Coast’s most ambitious beginner box yet, Heroes of the Borderlands offers a perfect balance of tactile fun and streamlined rules. A thoughtful introduction for new players and Dungeon Masters alike, it’s D&D’s most complete starter experience to date.

Wizards of the Coast invites Dungeon Masters to the table once more with Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club — a nostalgic, 80s-inspired starter set that celebrates Eddie Munson’s final campaign. Beautifully crafted and beginner-friendly, it’s a heartfelt but fleeting trip into the Upside Down.