Dungeons & Dragons is an interactive storytelling game. Players gather together in one room to take part in an imaginary adventure that often involves exploring a castle or dungeon, defeating monsters and discovering treasure. One player takes on the role of narrator and rulekeeper, or “Dungeon Master.” He or she describes to the others what they’re seeing or hearing during the course of the game. D&D players begin a game by creating their own unique characters. Players choose a “race,” such as a human, elf or dwarf and an occupation, or “class,” such as fighter or rogue. Players then roll a series of dice to determine other attributes, such as intelligence, strength and appearance. Once a party of characters is formed, the Dungeon Master leads the group through the story line, usually over a series of sessions. As characters journey through various lands, they search for hidden treasures while battling menacing monsters with their own brains and brawn. Players can respond to challenges individually or as a group, but most often they confront and solve problems together using strategic thinking and teamwork.