The impact of the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons on well-being: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Margaret Roderick Centre for Mental Health Research
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This study explores whether tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) can be effectively leveraged to support mental health. By examining how different ways of engaging with D&D influence players’ experiences, the study will elucidate what aspects of the game are most beneficial to players—for instance, character creation or simply being part of a shared narrative—and why that matters. These insights will inform how games like D&D are used in the mental health space and how their designs can be tailored to support social connection, motivation, and personal growth.

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Margaret Roderick Centre for Mental Health Research

Amount

4804

Project Team

Merrick;Miller;Krause;Eberle;Udah;Park