By Sophia Saliby (via WKAR Public Media)
A new business in downtown Lansing caters to players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games.
Dungeons & Flagons located on Washington Square has a game room available for rent with props, lighting, costumes and special effects for groups running campaigns and offers help leading games among other experiences.
“Our goal is to have all the tools and toys for people to have the most immersive experience that they can,” said co-owner Colton Hughes.
“We can teach people how to play, which is one of the biggest barriers to entry for Dungeons & Dragons.”
Hughes credits shows like “Stranger Things” and web series of campaigns played by celebrities and voice actors like “Critical Role” and “Dimension 20” with bringing Dungeons and Dragons into the mainstream in recent connection.
He says the pandemic also brought people looking for connection into these kinds of games.
Hughes, who also owns Element Massage next door, says new developments downtown that are currently in construction make him feel confident about the area’s business outlook.
Photo Credit: Sophia Saliby/WKAR-MSU
