Am I too old to play D&D?

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I asked this question via an online search today and I found this cute video of a gal teaching her parents how to play D&D. She does a great job instructing and making it fun for an older generation. I’m considering learning how to play the game myself as I enjoy video games with similar fantasy type stories.

You're never too old for D&D.

Agrees with the above post....interesting thing to note : older folks sometimes neurons can get ? stale? .....
By doing enjoyable interactive things. Benefits are numerous .. critical thinking skills reinforced .creativity ,Short term memory,
And any social interactions can be a blessing for most anyone at any age.... Not too stressful and more mental .

Spoken from the point of veiw of a Level 3 Berserker.Which spell casting abilities,and over 1000 hit points acquired.
Carrying 3 healing potions left .in rucksack .

I’ve always wanted to play but never had anyone to play it with.

That is awesome to know. As a member of gen X, we still know enough about science fiction and fantasy to participate in group gaming like that. The creativity, imagination, collaboration and mental stimulation is something I crave.

D&D is very cerebral, isn’t it? I really like the character immersion and the team collaboration of storytelling.

A hybrid! A Berserker with spell casting abilities sounds awesome! And healing potions just in case.

I had 11 different toons in my favorite video game. One of them was a dual-blade Berserker. Epic fun.

Well, if I’m unable to find one locally I’ll try to create one. It’s great to know that there is interest.

When I was in college, I had plenty of people to play with, but I avoided it like the plague.

The problem was that some of those who I knew who played it let it take over their lives.

The worst that I knew was a guy who played it so much that he didn't go to class, didn't do homework, and didn't take tests. Naturally, he flunked out. That didn't stop him -- he lived in his car in a parking lot for the next year spending all the time he could playing D&D. When he couldn't find a game, he looked pathetic.

As a grad student in math, I didn't have time for such things. On rare occasions, I would sit there and watch the others play.

I never did get into the game and don't really regret it.

I don't play DnD specifically but idk I can't imagine you could be too old for it as I don't think there is an age limit for people enjoying a bit of table top gaming. The harder part maybe is finding other people to play with.

Yes. Stop it. Old people should be eating biscuits and moaning about young people.

Twister isn't a good idea either, btw.

I wonder if the guy you described was/is autistic. If so, that could have been his special interest. These days there are D&D gamers who sometimes make money teaching others about the game and hosting game events.

Do you have a favorite hobby?

I see that some people play online tabletop games to find groups.

Also, there is a way to play solo. That helps people learn how to develop characters, stories and campaigns without feeling pressured. I’ve watched a few videos about it online and that looks fun. It’s a great hobby for writers and people who enjoy journaling. It’s mostly about creativity and imagination.

We like ice cream too.

FYI

Jinny posted another D&D video about the stressors of tabletop gaming in 2025. Her videos are so fresh, funny, and on point that watching them can boost my spirits even if I’m not playing the game at that moment.

She does a good job explaining online ‘rage bait’ and why creating conflict via negative video titles can be an incentive to creators.