Communities related to r/rpg, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/rpg (about 1.6M members, directory rank #660) covers tabletop roleplaying games broadly. Modern board-game culture, Dungeons & Dragons specifically and miniature painting each have dedicated communities.
See also boardgames vs rpg on SubMouse.
Stay on rpg for tabletop RPG systems and play culture across games. Use boardgames for modern board games, DnD for Dungeons & Dragons, and minipainting for painting models.
r/rpg — Tabletop RPGs
A subreddit for all things related to tabletop roleplaying games
boardgames
When to choose it: Modern board games rather than character-driven RPG sessions.
Why it is here: rpg lists boardgames as related; paired on boardgames vs rpg. Public description: modern board-game news and culture (about 5.5M members, rank #160).
How it differs from r/rpg: Board-game hobby versus tabletop RPGs.
DnD: Roll for Initiative!
When to choose it: Dungeons & Dragons across editions.
Why it is here: Shared Tabletop RPGs topic neighbourhood. Public description: dedicated to D&D across editions (about 4.3M members, rank #216).
How it differs from r/rpg: One RPG system versus all tabletop RPGs.
/r/minipainting
When to choose it: Painting miniatures for wargames, board games or display.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/rpg. Public description: painting miniatures and models (about 1.3M members, rank #831).
How it differs from r/rpg: Paint technique versus playing RPGs.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.