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The Satanic Panic was probably the best thing to ever happen to Dungeons & Dragons. It took an obscure, niche game and shined a national spotlight on it. Sales quadrupled for TSR, going from $2.3 million in 1979 to $8.7 million by the end of 1980 D&D was showcased in major catalogs like the Sears.

29/7/26, 4:55 pm8 reposts41 likes

John C. Hocking

@johnhocking.bsky.social

29 July

Okay, the panic might have popularized it, but I sure got tired of explaining to people that my game didn't involve going down into the sewers with handguns and butcher knives.

🎃 Zack o' Lantern 🎃

@zackdavisson.com

29 July

I have to admit, I was soooo disappointed the first time I got my Basic Set for Christmas and found out I couldn't summon demons.

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@zackdavisson.com

29 July

The Dungeons and Dragons cartoon debuted in 1983. In terms of both popularity and sales, D&D was never bigger than during the Satanic Panic. Once that settle down, interest in D&D settled down with it. It never reached those heights again until Stranger Things and Critical Role made it cool again.