<P> Several different editions of the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role - playing game have been produced since 1974 . The current publisher of D&D, Wizards of the Coast, produces new materials only for the most current edition of the game . Many D&D fans, however, continue to play older versions of the game and some third - party companies continue to publish materials compatible with these older editions . </P> <P> After the original edition of D&D was introduced in 1974, the game was split into two branches in 1977: the rules - light system of Dungeons & Dragons and the more complex, rules - heavy system of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D). The standard game was eventually expanded into a series of five box sets by the mid-1980s before being compiled and slightly revised in 1991 as the Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia . Meanwhile, the 2nd edition of AD&D was published in 1989 . In 2000, the 3rd edition, called simply Dungeons & Dragons, debuted . The 4th edition was published in 2008 . The 5th edition was released in 2014 . </P> <Table> Dungeons & Dragons Version History noting key rule publications <Tr> <Th> Year </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Game </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Original Dungeons & Dragons <Ul> <Li> Men & Magic </Li> <Li> Monsters & Treasure </Li> <Li> The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1977 </Th> <Td> Advanced Dungeons & Dragons <Ul> <Li> Monster Manual </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> Dungeons & Dragons (Basic) <Ul> <Li> Basic Set (blue box; levels 1--3) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1978 </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Players Handbook </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1979 </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Dungeon Masters Guide (Core rulebooks complete) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1981 </Th> <Td> Dungeons & Dragons (B / X version) <Ul> <Li> Basic Set (magenta box; levels 1--3) </Li> <Li> Expert Set (light blue box; levels 4--14) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Dungeons & Dragons (BECMI version) <Ul> <Li> Basic Set (red box; levels 1--3) </Li> <Li> Expert Set (blue box; levels 4--14) </Li> <Li> Companion Set (teal box; levels 15--25) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1984 </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Master Set (black box; levels 26--36) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1985 </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Immortals Set (gold box; above 36th level) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Guide </Li> <Li> Monstrous Compendium </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1991 </Th> <Td> Dungeons & Dragons (RC version) <Ul> <Li> Basic Set (black box; levels 1--5) </Li> <Li> Rules Cyclopedia (levels 1--36) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Monstrous Manual (Replaces Monstrous Compendium) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Classic Dungeons & Dragons <Ul> <Li> Basic Set (tan box; levels 1--5) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 1995 </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook (revised) </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master Guide (revised) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2000 </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Dungeons & Dragons (3rd edition) <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Guide </Li> <Li> Monster Manual </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2003 </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Dungeons & Dragons (v. 3.5) <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Guide </Li> <Li> Monster Manual </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2008 </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Dungeons & Dragons (4th edition) <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Guide </Li> <Li> Monster Manual </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Dungeons & Dragons Essentials <Ul> <Li> Rules Compendium </Li> <Li> Heroes of the Fallen Lands </Li> <Li> Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Kit </Li> <Li> Monster Vault </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2014 </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition) <Ul> <Li> Basic Rules (PDF only; limited player options) </Li> <Li> Core rulebooks: <Ul> <Li> Player's Handbook </Li> <Li> Dungeon Master's Guide </Li> <Li> Monster Manual </Li> </Ul> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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