Interested in getting started? Here are some ways to jump in, whether you’re a newbie, an experienced player or a lapsed junior high gamer who hasn’t rolled the dice since 1982. — Kevin Coffey

STARTING OUT:

Starter Set: This box has everything you need to start playing, and it’s only $20. Within this beginner box you’ll find character sheets, a set of dice, rules and a written adventure. All you need is a friend who wants to be DM and a few more to fill out a party of adventurers.

Adventurer’s League: D&D has a weekly, organized gaming event at local game and comic shops called Encounters. They’re meant for players who have only a few hours to game and are designed for people to drop in and out whenever they’re available. Stores with Encounters events in and around Omaha include Legend Comics & Coffee, Krypton Comics, Dragon’s Lair, Elite Card Shop, Ground Zero and the Game Shoppe.

Basic Rules: In order to get it in the hands of as many players as possible, D&D made the rules for its latest edition completely free. All you need to make a character or begin adventuring is a free PDF document, available at dnd.wizards.com.

MIDLEVEL ADVENTURER: