The Impact of the Satanic Panic on Dungeons and Dragons

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Step into the past with all three of us in the Gruesome Gaming Group as we explore the tumultuous era of the 80s Satanic Panic, where Dungeons & Dragons found itself on trial. Our episode peels back the layers of hysteria and dives deep into the true impact of this controversy. Learn how a game of imagination and adventure became a symbol of fear, and how it ultimately emerged unscathed, leaving an indelible mark on the world of tabletop gaming.

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