The random.org selected winner based on the number of comments & twitter entries is: Tim Arthur! Congratulations, and watch out for more giveaways from newbiedm.com and Gator Games!
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So I got my hands on a shiny new Red Box, and now you can too, courtesy of the always awesome and fantastic folks at Gator Games! My review will be coming later this week, and you can win one of these beautiful, nostalgia filled boxes by leaving a comment below, or by following us on twitter and sending us a tweet telling us it’s for the contest.
I’m expecting this to be our biggest giveaway yet, and it wouldn’t be possible without the great and wonderful folks at Gator Games. So do yourself a favor, visit their online store and check them out. Seriously, check them out. They truly make all these contests possible. 
This giveaway for the D&D Red Box Starter Set will run until Saturday night September 4th, at 11:59pm eastern/8:59 pacific.
The contest is open to residents of the continental United States only.
Gator Games is an FLGS (Friendly Local Gaming Store) operating in San Mateo, CA., and if you are in the area then do yourself a favor and make them your gaming store. But if you are not, it doesn’t matter, because Gator Games has a website with a great “Used Items” online store that is certain to satisfy all of your hobby needs with some really great deals. Go there now and enter coupon code “Holiday” at checkout for a 20% discount on your orders. Guys, I’m counting on you all to keep these giveaways coming, show Gator Games that NewbieDM.com readers are the most appreciative readers out there!
Gator Games also offers German games and an expanded selection of RPG’s, card games, miniatures, dice and boardgames. Visit Gator Games’ revamped website today at www.gatorgames.com. You can also find them on Facebook (Gator Games & Hobby) and Myspace.
Gator Games & Hobby
4212 Olympic Ave
San Mateo CA 94403
650-571-PLAY(7529)
So there you go… leave a comment below, follow us on twitter and send us a tweet, and win a red box. It’s very easy, so what are you waiting for?
www. Newbie DM .com 
Brannon
August 30, 2010
Ooo! Me! MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!
Gwan
August 30, 2010
Looks awesome to me, I hope I win 😀
Rev. Lazaro
August 30, 2010
Pick me! Pick me! ((I want to give it to my friend’s son, who just happens to be obsessed with their D&D Cartoon DVDs and has started reading pick your own adventure books!))
Aaron
August 30, 2010
Absolutely count me in for this. Fingers crossed!
countingku
August 30, 2010
Throwing my hat in on this one, sir.
xerosided
August 30, 2010
I’m definitely throwing my hat in.
Matt
August 30, 2010
Please place my name on the list to win this.
David Emmons
August 30, 2010
This would be an awesome item to win and share with my boys.
Dr. Nathan Panke
August 30, 2010
Big Money, Big Money!!! No Whammies!!!
Tony Brotherton
August 30, 2010
Add me to the list to win this please
Morten
August 30, 2010
Me too! 🙂
Arbanax
August 30, 2010
Err not me then because I don’t live in the USA! Look forward to the review anyways.
Ab
argyle
August 30, 2010
I’m feeling good about this one!
Jason Evans
August 30, 2010
I’d like a shot at it. [insert something witty & intereating here]. 🙂
JD Cash
August 30, 2010
I think it is my turn to win!
American Nerd
August 30, 2010
If I win, I’ll promptly stop procrastinating and attempt to convert my teenage nephew! He’s nerdy enough…
Mike Hensley
August 30, 2010
Sign me up!
Brian Engard
August 30, 2010
It would be cool to win.
Jake
August 30, 2010
Sweet!
Flynn
August 30, 2010
While I am intending yo pick up the Rule Compendium, I would like to throw my name in here.
Thanks,
Flynn
Lugh
August 30, 2010
Just tweeted you. And mentioned that my birthday is in the middle of the contest. Just in case that tips the scales any. 🙂
Dave Tavener
August 30, 2010
I’m in! Be a great Christmas present for the kiddies!
Jimwise
August 30, 2010
Free Red Box?! I ❤ NewbieDM and Gator Games! 😀
3rd Bob
August 30, 2010
It’d be a nice companion to my AD&D Blue Box…
DerelictMan
August 30, 2010
Please enter me in the contest. 🙂
Stacey
August 30, 2010
I would like to be in it to win it!
muherd
August 30, 2010
I’m game 😉
OnyxPrimal
August 30, 2010
I have yet to jump into 4E so this would be the gateway for me. 🙂 Thanks for the contest NewbieDM and Gator Games!
Darklocks
August 30, 2010
I would love a copy.
General Lopez
August 30, 2010
Add me to the list
Selina H
August 30, 2010
Oooh! This would be awesome to win! Thanks for the opportunity.
deadorcs
August 30, 2010
Count me in on some of that crunchy action.
Dagbar
August 30, 2010
Would love to win one 🙂
kingworks
August 30, 2010
So, I comment on here AND on Twitter? Man, this is getting complicated.
Wesley
August 30, 2010
I too would like to be a winner…please!
dmstringer
August 30, 2010
Count me in please!
ZeroArmada
August 30, 2010
Most definitely want.
The Opportunist
August 30, 2010
Much obliged for the inclusion, thank you.
Happybandit
August 30, 2010
I’ve only been playing D&D for a little over a year, but I’d love this item to develop a sense of nostalgia for the years before I began to play this great game.
Matt
August 30, 2010
Nice. I’m also looking forward to seeing the Essentials DM Kit when that comes out.
hokiewalrus
August 30, 2010
Love to see the red box coming back, I’m in!
Jason K.
August 30, 2010
awesome! thanks!
MTVoodoo
August 30, 2010
Wow, that box brings back memories of a youth well spent. :^ D
Ismael_DM
August 30, 2010
Thanks Gator Games
Cory
August 30, 2010
Can’t wait for updated monster math!
James
August 30, 2010
Make It So!
andrew
August 30, 2010
oh boy!
Matthew Denzler
August 30, 2010
I adventure through life with hopes and dreams.
The Red box is one such dream.
Granger44
August 30, 2010
I’m in for the contest. Will maybe be able to run a game for family if I ever win, buy, borrow, or otherwise procure this product.
Aoi
August 30, 2010
Thanks again for doing these. Good luck to everyone!
Andy
August 30, 2010
Sign me up!
Thanks for a great blog.
Greg
August 30, 2010
Great blog, great giveaways. Count me in!
Jim Partin
August 30, 2010
Woo! I’d take this to board game night.
teach
August 30, 2010
I, too, would like to win.
@chip17
August 30, 2010
I love these! Another great one from two of my favorite twitter peeps!
John Doom
August 30, 2010
Interesting give-away. I’d be happy to win this, then again… I’d be happy to ‘win’ anything that has shown up on this blog.
Matthew Dickey
August 30, 2010
I follow your twitter feed regardless of any contests, but am not above begging for some swag.
😀
@illuminated23
Jools
August 30, 2010
Thanks for the competition!
numenetics
August 30, 2010
I’m in!
B. Lynn
August 30, 2010
I would enjoy winning this thank you for the opportunity.
-B. Lynn
theWeem
August 30, 2010
Would love to get my hands on one of these, of course 😉
Jason P. (Illusive Dreams)
August 30, 2010
Damn, 60 comments already! So Im tossing my hat into the mix even though I have one of these on pre-order and its paid for but Im trying anways.
James O'Neill
August 30, 2010
Seriously, Dude! Me, Me, Me!
Yea Gator Games!
Pendulum
August 30, 2010
I’m hoping to get my kids playing D&D by the end of the year.
This starter set may be a good way to introduce them to it.
Chris Torrence
August 30, 2010
Same here regarding the kids – I’m thinking this is a good birthday present for the 9-year old. Or is it for the 40-year old?!
Steve
August 30, 2010
Sign me up.
Thanks!
Kato
August 30, 2010
I’d like to check this out, count me in!
Chris
August 30, 2010
Thanks for the all the help for a new dm! And the contest!
The Twixt
August 30, 2010
Awesome. I think I’m gonna love essentials.
Doug
August 30, 2010
I would love a copy of the Red Box! I will create a battle between the new box and my original copy.
dwashba
August 30, 2010
Sweet another contest from my favorite Newbie! That means I’m in.
Zobmie
August 30, 2010
Red Box? Yes please.
Raddu
August 30, 2010
I’d love a Red Box! You’re awesome NEwbieDM!
Wurm
August 30, 2010
I’m in!
Misalo
August 30, 2010
Pick Me… Pick Me… Pick Me… Pick Me… 🙂
RigorVK
August 30, 2010
Here’s my entry…great contest!
Rod Spellman
August 30, 2010
Ooh! I’d like a Red Box!
John Fiala
August 30, 2010
I’d love to win one of these items, thank you for running the contest.
Vance
August 30, 2010
Love the site, been a daily ready for a while now. Enter me in the contest, I would love the red box! Thanks!
Andrew
August 30, 2010
COUNT ME IN!!!!
Stuart
August 30, 2010
I’ve ordered a copy, but if you send me this one I’d get it sooner… and that would be swell. 🙂
Stephen Miller
August 30, 2010
You know, this sounds like fun! I will have to give the game a serious try if I win. Thanks for having the contest.
Christopher
August 30, 2010
This is awesome. Thank you so much for all the stuff youre doing.
d20Blonde
August 30, 2010
My name is Liz and I endorse this giveaway! 😉
Isle
August 30, 2010
Awesome. I’m in!
Behemoth0089
August 30, 2010
Hi, NewbieDM
Behemoth0089 here reporting me.
Please count me in for the contest!!! Really want to have that red box set 😉
jcayer
August 30, 2010
Sign me up, my daughter would love this as a birthday present
Rick Underwood
August 30, 2010
sooo.. if I offer to pay for postage to Australia can I enter? 🙂
If so count this as an entry please!
James Geluso
August 30, 2010
Thanks for letting us know about the half-price SW minis at Target. Since I’ll be spending all my money there, I could really stand to win this red box (which I will give to my eight-year-old, who already loves D&D but doesn’t have any of his own yet).
Matt1mus
August 30, 2010
Hoping to win! Here goes! 🙂
Mike Brady
August 30, 2010
I don’t particularly need this set, but I know someone to whom I’d love to give this to kick-start their D&D experience!
Chuck Benscoter
August 30, 2010
Back to my past and some very fun times! Count me in.
AngryMojo
August 30, 2010
Mememememe!
Dan Clery
August 30, 2010
I hope I get it!
Steven Cole
August 30, 2010
Gator Games is a wonderful store. I’ve been visiting since sometime in the 90s, I think…
EverRaven
August 30, 2010
*GLEE* I could put it next to the original Red Box!
Scott
August 30, 2010
Cool. I never owned the original Red Box (I had the Basic D&D boxed sets BEFORE the original Red Box, though), but it would be very cool to own one of these.
Thanks for the opportunity, Gator Games! If my wife and I ever move to San Francisco (hey, there’s a slight possibility!), you will be my one-stop-shop for gaming from then on! 🙂
MadLordOfMilk
August 30, 2010
I’m definitely interested in the Red Box. Cool contest!
Soklemon
August 30, 2010
Count me in!
Id like to take this opportunity to thank Gator Games, I havnt won yet but hope to someday!
bob
August 30, 2010
It’s old timey goodness!
DarkTetsuya
August 30, 2010
DO WANT
UTSquishy
August 30, 2010
I’m UTSquishy, and I Approve this contest.
Dragonhelm
August 30, 2010
Many will enter, few will win. Okay, so let’s just make this like Highlander, hrm? 😉
I humbly submit my entry for this noble contest.
Trampas
WolfBro87
August 30, 2010
Oooooo now that would be interesting to introduce my players too, I’d love to win this contest.
Dustin Stuckel
August 30, 2010
Submitting, already following on Twitter.
Dan
August 30, 2010
Always enter for these. This one is good. Good luck, me!
Matt
August 30, 2010
Sweet im really looknig forward to getting my little sister in gaming and i think the red box would be perfect
Hungry
August 30, 2010
Yeah! I’d love to get my hands on that. If I don’t win it, it’s on my (ever growing) list of things to purchase. That red box cover is what initially attracted me to the game back when I was 10 years old. Had the cover been less awesome, I probably would have never picked it out of the book catalog and waited the 6-8 weeks for shipping. Had that not happened…well… life would be different than it is today since I met my wife through some RPG buddies.
Hear that? A butterfly just flapped its wings again.
Joe
August 30, 2010
I would love to win this! Brings back great memories!
PJ Rake
August 30, 2010
I’ve been playing Savage Worlds and pretty much stayed away from 4e, but this might just get me back into D&D… especially if I win 🙂
Josh
August 30, 2010
Count me in. Sounds awesome!
James
August 30, 2010
Will probably pick this up as an introduction to my son & nephews, but I wouldn’t argue with a freebie.
Tommy Rutledge
August 30, 2010
The Red Box … now that generates some memories
CJ
August 30, 2010
This would be an amazing win for anyone!!
JoeGun
August 30, 2010
I could use a redbox!
Ted
August 30, 2010
Oooh, oooh, oooh, I’d love the opportunity to get one in my greasy little hands!
ZombieScientist
August 30, 2010
Need one for the nephews. 🙂 I’ll roll the dice.
j-man
August 30, 2010
I’m in it to win it!
Stephen Brandon
August 30, 2010
Oh man! I’d love to get this! I’ve got a few friends I’d love to give it to and continue the spreading of the D&D virus!
Dixon Trimline
August 30, 2010
It does seem a perfect way to augment my scant miniatures collection. Okay fine, I’m in!
Al
August 30, 2010
Free is good. 🙂
Paul
August 30, 2010
ME ME! I’ll take it 😛
Traveon
August 30, 2010
Ooooo I want it!
Alex
August 30, 2010
What a response already! Thanks for doing this contest.
R0dger
August 30, 2010
it already looks to be the biggest contest by the number of posts! Sign me up.
awmyhr
August 30, 2010
The original Red Box was my intro to D&D. It is only fitting that this new one be my kids intro. Winning a copy would be icing on the cake! 🙂
Krieger
August 30, 2010
This would be perfect to get my wife involved. She has had a passing intrest in my ongoing campaign but finds the rules too complicated. I’d love to get this to play with her.
Kris
August 30, 2010
I’d love to try out red box with the kids…
WolfSamurai
August 30, 2010
Sign me up as well.
Giulliano
August 30, 2010
The original red box introduced me to rpgs. I would love to win this new one :))))))
James Zack
August 30, 2010
What isn’t to love about a boxed set? Count me in!
Mike
August 30, 2010
Count me in!
Ray
August 30, 2010
Here’s hoping!
Chance Le Meur
August 30, 2010
Great contest! Looking forward to Essentials and gameday! A free Redbox would not hurt 🙂
4E_DND_DM
August 30, 2010
Have wanted to get one of these to introduce DnD to my 7-year old.
Forrest Gott
August 30, 2010
In the words of invader Zim, “Not yours! Mine!” . . . or at least so I hope!
James
August 30, 2010
Nostalgia filled boxes doesn’t even start to explain. I’m starting something with new players. It’d be nice to have.
Qrange
August 30, 2010
Sure, I’ll enter. Where do I sign?
Gabriel
August 30, 2010
I’m in hoping to win! 🙂
James
August 30, 2010
Sign me up.
Mike
August 30, 2010
This would be too cool!
kamandi68
August 30, 2010
Please enter me in the drawing.
Scott Mitchell
August 30, 2010
This set would be a great gift to get my kids involved in D&D!
DQuartermane
August 30, 2010
ME WANT NAO! (Please!)
koboldstyle
August 30, 2010
Oooh, I like free stuff!
Joe Sarnowski
August 30, 2010
I want one!
Paul
August 30, 2010
The Red Box cometh!
Jeff Shepherd
August 30, 2010
Please enter me in the contest
hutchback
August 30, 2010
Me, please.
brian
August 30, 2010
boy howdy! I would love to win!
rory
August 30, 2010
sure, I’m in!
Al
August 30, 2010
Gotta try. Box is very nostalgic.
BryanPost
August 30, 2010
Go Newbie! You’re the best!
Kataklyzm
August 30, 2010
Please sign me up!
jestetoc
August 30, 2010
thanks for the chancw.to win. sry, keyboard failure,can’t use backspace 🙂
Wes
August 30, 2010
This would be fantastic.
DragonHeart
August 31, 2010
Just found out today that my 15 yr old son is interested in learning to play D&D so this would be a great gift to him if I could teach him 4ed from the ‘Red Box’.
Casey
August 31, 2010
I like contests.
Thunderforge
August 31, 2010
Here’s my entry. Thanks Gator Games!
Trevor
August 31, 2010
Roll my number! Thanks for a great blog and teaching me new tricks and tips.
Jeff dougan
August 31, 2010
Always love the contests, even if I haven’t managed to win one yet!
Mark
August 31, 2010
Hey Enrique! Sign me up!
Michael
August 31, 2010
Hey, thanks for the website. I have used many of your tips in my game. It would be fantastical to win!
Danny
August 31, 2010
I started gaming on the original red box, seeing that brings back memories!
Cormalek
August 31, 2010
Count me in! 🙂
PaganPrincess81
August 31, 2010
I’m super pumped to hear about what your opinion is of the new boxed sets. I’m not new to D&D but I am a new DM and I love your podcasts and site. I’ve used your excellent idea for markers and maps. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Mavik Felna
August 31, 2010
Sure would like to win. I loved the old red box back in the day.
Ishbosheth
August 31, 2010
Very cool contest.
True_Blue
August 31, 2010
Sign me up, thanks for doing the contest.
Pierce
August 31, 2010
I’m in, and I’d love to win.
David Sullivan
August 31, 2010
Thanks, Gator Games!
Scot H
August 31, 2010
Great Blog Newbie! Would love to Join the contest!
Sartredes
August 31, 2010
Love the blog. Sign me up for the contest!
Kelsey
August 31, 2010
I would like to win the Red Box please.
Simon
August 31, 2010
I would love the new Red Box to go with my old one.
SeiferTim
August 31, 2010
I’ll sign up, but I doubt I’ll win 😉
Oz
August 31, 2010
Better odds than playing the lotto.
Board to Death TV
August 31, 2010
Hey Guys! Love your site and all 🙂
The game would nice for us to have… since we work so hard for this industry, maybe it’s time it gave something back! lol
Nice contest and hope to win, good luck too all of you and if you haven’t heard of us,
we are BOARD TO DEATH TV! Check us out here: http://www.boardtodeath.tv
Keep up the great work and nice giveaways!
-The Board to Death Team-
elm
August 31, 2010
Very nifty give-away
James Straight
August 31, 2010
Please enter me. And thank you kindly.
Ian Potter
August 31, 2010
I would love to win this beautiful Red Box.
Rkik
August 31, 2010
I would love to win!
Peg leg Pete
August 31, 2010
this sounds like a lot of fun. i actually want to run through the solo adventure three times, once for me, once for my daughter, and once with my fiancee, to get all geared up for the next season of Encounters.
so excited for it that even if i don’t win, i’ll probably end up buying one…
Tasha Lee
August 31, 2010
I would LOVE to win this Red Box set.
Macadosche
August 31, 2010
I’m in it to win it! Man, this thing brings back memories.
Gamerchick2010
August 31, 2010
I’d love to win a Red Box set! please please please pick me!
Michael Harrison
August 31, 2010
I wants it, my preciousssss. Shinies.
Matt
August 31, 2010
entry
Joseph S
August 31, 2010
Hi there, heard you on the Dungeon Master Guys podcast and liked what you had to say. Also like your solo podcast. Lots of interesting things. I would like to be included in the contest that you are running and I hope you continue doing what you are doing.
Thanks,
Joesph
Trey
August 31, 2010
Consider me entered. Enjoy the blog and appreciate the work you do. I normally just troll, but you managed to get me to comment…quite the achievement.
Jon
September 1, 2010
*posts a comment*
Larry Moore
September 1, 2010
Random pick or sob story.
Or better yet, binary!
010100000110110001100101011000010111001101100101001000000110110001100101011101000010000001101101011001010010000001110111011010010110111000100001
Can thou decode? 😉
Grizzly Sigma
September 1, 2010
Hello World!
Mike
September 1, 2010
Sign me up!
Mouser
September 1, 2010
Count me in.
Amanda
September 1, 2010
My husband would love this!
david lemon
September 1, 2010
this is a great item for new and old player.
David Close
September 1, 2010
Here’s hoping!
Ameron
September 1, 2010
I have no intent on paying for a copy of the red box, but if you’re going to give one away for free… I suspect that winning could actually be hazardous to my wallet since it will likely get me hooked on D&D Essentials.
FlashbackJon
September 1, 2010
Ooo! Ooo! Me! Me!
Kevin J
September 1, 2010
Sounds great- thanks for the contest!
Sunyaku
September 1, 2010
It is essential– that if we do not win, we all purchase essentials from Gator Games (well, at least if you don’t have a local FLGS that you’re already loyal to) . 🙂
71gamer
September 1, 2010
Doin’ the red box dance…doin’ the red box dance!
MJ Harnish
September 2, 2010
count me in!
Brian Wachendorf
September 2, 2010
Me me me me me me me me me me me
blindelf
September 2, 2010
I needs it!
Ench
September 3, 2010
Looks awesome, I’m hoping this will be just the thing to get my Young Nephew into Gaming.
Rob Cannon
September 3, 2010
My son keeps asking about D&D and this would be a great way to start!
FinAeros
September 3, 2010
Do want. If only to see what it’s like.
JesterOC
September 3, 2010
I would love a free red box set. @JesterOC on twitter.
Nicole
September 3, 2010
I’ll throw my lot in for this one, absolutely. Me please!
Chuck Benscoter
September 3, 2010
Count me In!!! Please!!
scottsz
September 3, 2010
I would love to review this from the Old School perspective, to see if it can serve as a ‘bridge’ between the ‘classic’ and ‘later edition’ worlds.
Raevhen
September 3, 2010
Please consider me.
Duneshadow
September 3, 2010
Gimme gimme gimme.
Andrew Jackson
September 3, 2010
Yes please give me chance to get 4E back on the table.
Edward
September 3, 2010
The Red Box looks awesome, enter me.
lugerman
September 3, 2010
I would like to enter this contest too. Thanks.
Twoscoops
September 3, 2010
I would like this 🙂
tdcackler
September 3, 2010
I realize I have no shot at winning, but why not?
armin101
September 3, 2010
I’ve got little kids counting on me winning this- thanks!
Ghostwind
September 3, 2010
I’d love to win this. Maybe my son would stop begging me to buy him a copy. 🙂
Pheznik
September 4, 2010
mememememememememememememememememememememe
JonMierow
September 4, 2010
The Red & Blue boxes were my first introduction into the world of rpgs. Unfortunately about 8 moves and 20 years later, I no longer have any of my rpg materials, except of course my dice. Who could ever misplace those? I’d love to get my hands on this again and get my new groups of friends into the rpg scene. Thanks for offering up such a sweet price. Keep up the great work.
mrfb
September 4, 2010
Fingers crossed.
limpin_jezus
September 4, 2010
Another great giveaway. Sign me up!
Shane
September 4, 2010
Oh the memories.
Andrew Snow
September 4, 2010
A great promotion, I hope I win.
tim arthur
September 4, 2010
awesome (wiping the drool from his chin) i would trade my sole for one of them red box sets i have been playing since i was 8
Mark
September 4, 2010
For the contest
Alphonse Strassner
October 31, 2010
I’d come to okay with you here. Which is not something I usually do! I love reading a post that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to speak my mind!