I started playing D&D in 1976 at the age of 9, 2 years after the game was created by G.G. in 1974. My brother gave me the original boxed game set for Xmas that year. One of only 2 decent gifts he ever gave me
(grin).

Anyhoo, played it for about a decade (until becoming more interested in girls in high school). Then droped it for 25 years, and now just started
playing again with my son (now in college), my
nephew (45 and a happily married father of 2 daughters), and one other local player. We play online,
once a month. It is probably one of
the most maligned and harmless games in history.

Although the Netflix series Stranger Things does
it justice. Most overly Christian types are still
crazy scared about it. Which is okay, because I feel the same way about zealous 'Nutter' Christian types.

It is part strategy, part creative thinking
(thinking on your toes), and part character
acting. I think it's a great game and
entertaining. However, there are examples
where people have become addicted to it,
and spend far too much time, effort, etc...
on it. As with most things, moderation and
diversity of interests in life are a good thing.