When did Peter Adkison form Wizards of the Coast?
Wizards of the Coast officially formed on the 23rd of May 1990. Peter Adkison worked at Boeing as a systems analyst while planning this venture.
Questions about Peter Adkison
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How much money did Peter Adkison spend to buy TSR in 1997?
Adkison paid approximately US$30 million including all debts owed by the struggling publisher when Wizards of the Coast announced the purchase of TSR on the 10th of April 1997. He also bought Five Rings Publishing Group as part of that same transaction.
What year did Peter Adkison leave Wizards of the Coast for Hasbro?
Peter Adkison submitted his resignation which became effective the 31st of December 2000 and sold Wizards of the Coast to Hasbro in January 2001. This occurred after Hasbro purchased Wizards of the Coast in 1999.
Who introduced Peter Adkison to Dungeons & Dragons in 1978?
A friend named Terry Campbell introduced him to the game that year. The experience blew him away according to his own recollection and sparked a lifelong obsession with role-playing games.
When did Peter Adkison purchase Gen Con from Hasbro?
In May 2002 he purchased Gen Con from Hasbro after leaving Wizards of the Coast. He stated that he has always loved the convention.