For most people, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is simply a niche fantasy table-top game. But around tables cluttered with dice, maps and character sheets, players are doing far more than playing. They’re engaging in leisure. Serious leisure, to be exact. Sociologists define serious leisure as a hobby that demands skill, commitment and personal fulfillment, and FIU’s Emily Messina says D&D fits the bill perfectly.
Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game, leisure expert says
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