Join us for our continued celebration of D&D’s 50th anniversary at MCM Comic Con London! This in-person convention takes place from Friday, October 25, through Sunday, October 27, at ExCeL London.
You can visit us all weekend long during show hours at the Dungeons & Dragons Zone, located in the North Hall at N1500. We have so much going on there and beyond! See below for D&D highlights at the convention from Wizards of the Coast.
All times listed below are in local time – British Summer Time (BST) for Friday and Saturday, and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for Sunday. For more information on the show, visit the MCM Comic Con London site.
2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Early Sales
MCM Comic Con London attendees will be the first in the world to have an opportunity to purchase a physical copy of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide! Limited quantities will be available for sale each day at the show; in addition, we’ll have physical copies of the 2024 Player’s Handbook there if you want to purchase that as well! See the details below.
Where to Buy
You can purchase a 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide and/or a 2024 Player’s Handbook at the Dungeons & Dragons Zone, N1500, in the North Hall of the ExCeL London. We will not have any other products for sale at the Dungeons & Dragons Zone.
Sales Hours
The books will be on sale from 10:00 AM – close daily (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) or until quantities are sold through for that day. Between 2:00 – 3:00 PM, we will host D&D designer signings and close sales for that hour. You must be in line prior to the end of the sales hours to have an opportunity to purchase if books are still available for that day.
Pricing
Each book is £41.45. Debit and credit card sales only.
Rules and Restrictions
Sales are limited to one 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide per person per day. We will sell approximately 300 books on Friday and Sunday, and 600 books on Saturday. 2024 Player’s Handbook sales are unrestricted. We will give you a wristband upon purchase to denote you’ve purchased one for the day.
Accessibility
If you have accessibility needs, we will have a space available for you so you don’t have to wait in the general queue.
D&D Live: What We Do in the Shadow-Cursed Lands
Outside of the city of Baldur's Gate, a group of adventurers discover an undead threat and face dire consequences. Tune in to watch this star-studded cast, with Neil Newbon, Devora Wilde, Theo Solomon, and Samantha Béart, Dungeon Mastered by Jeremy Crawford (D&D Game Director) using the new 2024 rules!
- Sunday, October 27
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- ExCeL London, Main Stage
- Reservations and more information here
- You can watch the game on D&D’s YouTube channel starting Tuesday, October 29 at 9:00 AM PDT!
Start Dungeon Mastering with the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Panel
There is no better time to jump into the role of Dungeon Master! Join Jeremy Crawford (D&D Game Director) and James Wyatt (D&D Principal Game Designer) with moderator Siera Bruggeman (D&D Producer) as they share tips and tricks and show you how the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide is the perfect place to begin your Dungeon Mastering journey or take your skills to the next level.
- Saturday, October 26
- 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
- ExCeL London, Platinum Suite, Room 1
Learn D&D in the Dungeons & Dragons Zone
Baldman Games will be running demos and workshops in the Dungeons & Dragons Zone all weekend long!
D&D Learn to Play
- All weekend long during event hours
- 20-minute sessions
- ExCeL London, D&D Zone, N1500
Have a friend who’s never tried D&D? Quick demos featuring the 2024 rules are available – everything’s included!
D&D Learn to DM Workshop
- 2 hours after show open, daily until close
- 1-hour sessions
- ExCeL London, D&D Zone, N1500
Never Dungeon Mastered before? Stop by to learn what it’s all about, why the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide is a great foundation, and get guided through DMing a mini-session!
D&D Play with The Role Play Haven
Visit The Role Play Haven’s RPG play space to participate in recent and upcoming D&D 50th Anniversary Play Series events!
D&D 50th Anniversary Play Series: Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
- All weekend long during event hours
- 2-3 hours play time
- Various times (check the on-site schedule)
- ExCeL London, Tabletop Zone & Community Groups, North Hall
Uni the unicorn's horn has been magically stolen, and it's up to you to find it! Who could be behind this nefarious deed? An adventure featuring beloved characters from the classic Dungeons & Dragons cartoon series using the new 2024 Player's Handbook rules! Level 4 characters are provided along with rules references for the 2024 rules.
D&D 50th Anniversary Play Series Preview: Scions of Elemental Evil
- All weekend long during event hours
- 2-3 hours play time
- Various times (check the on-site schedule)
- ExCeL London, Tabletop Zone & Community Groups, North Hall
An early debut of the next adventure in the series! Beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil lies a labyrinth of tombs and ritual chambers. For years, these dungeons have lain in ruin. Now, forsaken souls return, raising an army of evil to destroy the world. Premade level 4 characters are provided, featuring the 2024 Player’s Handbook rules.
Giveaways Galore!
We’re all about treats without the tricks at MCM Comic Con London this year! You can find some cool swag from us, including:
- Anniversary d20s for participating in learning or play sessions
- Commemorative bookplates for purchasing the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide
- Dracolich digital dice sets, redeemable on D&D Beyond for signing up or upgrading your subscription on D&D Beyond
- Monster keychains for attending the panel or pre-ordering the 2024 core rulebooks on-site
Head to the Dungeons & Dragons Zone at the show to learn more and participate in the activities that await!
