The Longest Game: Robert Wardhaugh’s Epic 40-Year DND Campaign

Imagine starting a game of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) at the age of 11 and never stopping. For Robert Wardhaugh, a history professor at the University of Western Ontario, this is a reality. Robert has been the Dungeon Master (DM) for a campaign that has been running for an astonishing 40 years. What began as a secret pastime with a few friends has grown into a monumental undertaking that occupies much of Robert’s life and home.

Robert’s dedication to his campaign is unparalleled. He boasts a co...