For most of its history, the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons was played by a small but dedicated group of fans, often tucked away in living rooms or basements, rolling 20-sided die late into the night.
But the game has seen a huge surge in popularity. Players are drawn to the game's creativity and the chance to spend time with friends in a fantasy world of their making. Plus, with free media like podcasts and YouTube series booming, D&D content is taking off around the world.
Ella Hope-Higginson is one of those people who has discovered a love for D&D.
She's part of a new D&D podcast called The Fury of the Small which is launching this Friday on The Spinoff.
Tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons let people be whoever they want to be in a fantasy world. Photo: Shaun Garea / Supplied
