Did You Know Mesa County Teens Still Play This Game? Back in the early and mid-1980s, you would find Grand Junction area teens gathered around tables playing this unbelievably popular fantasy role-playing game. Fast-forward about 40 years, and it appears the game is still popular with the youngins. Back then, playing the game was something we did in secret, almost like a backroom poker game. Nowadays, teens gather at a far more respectable venue, namely the Mesa County Central Library, to play the game. Get our free mobile app Social Event Of The Decade Do you recall a phenomenon called "Dungeons and Dragons"? To say this was popular with teenagers back in the 80s would be the understatement of the century. Looking back, I'm pretty sure this is all we did. Homework? Forget it. Chores? Not a chance. We played D&D, all day, every day.