My daughter got me the D&D version of Clue for Christmas.
There’s plenty of merchandise associated with D&D in one way or another. It’s definitely nothing like Marvel or Star Wars and the like, but it’s out there.
I honestly think nostalgia and the sense of having a past is an important part of their brand and their marketing.
It’s just that....probably for the first time in a log time....they also market with the sense of having a future.
Some of the people who are in the past group will resent any focus on the future group because of some perceived reduction in attention it’ll net them.
We actually use the clue board for our heroes headquarters. And it has been invaded a few times.