Who owns Dungeons & Dragons?
Dungeons & Dragons is owned by Hasbro (the United States, NASDAQ: HAS), which has owned the brand since 24 September 1999.[1] Dungeons & Dragons was founded in 1974 in the United States and was independent until 1999.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Hasbro, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1974–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1974
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Writing instruments & office
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: HAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons was published in 1974 and created the tabletop role-playing game. Hasbro acquired it with Wizards of the Coast in 1999, and the property grew substantially in the 2010s through streaming shows and a return of interest in in-person play.
Ownership timeline of Dungeons & Dragons
Where Dungeons & Dragons sits in Hasbro
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dungeons & Dragons?
The parent company of Dungeons & Dragons is Hasbro, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Dungeons & Dragons American?
Yes. Dungeons & Dragons originated in the United States in 1974 and its owner, Hasbro, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hasbro owned Dungeons & Dragons?
Hasbro has owned Dungeons & Dragons since 24 September 1999.
Who owned Dungeons & Dragons before Hasbro?
Dungeons & Dragons was an independent company from its founding in 1974 until Hasbro acquired it in 1999.
Is Dungeons & Dragons still owned by Hasbro?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dungeons & Dragons is still owned by Hasbro. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Hasbro, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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