Step into a world of fantasy adventure with an introduction to roleplay, storytelling and tabletop fantasy gaming. This one-hour interactive workshop will give participants the opportunity to experience the basics of a fantasy roleplaying game in a relaxed and welcoming environment, whether they are completely new to the format or already have some experience with tabletop games.
Led by experienced Dungeons & Dragons players and Game Masters, participants will be guided through a self-contained fantasy quest. Working together as a party of adventurers, they will explore a fantastical world, encounter challenges, make decisions and help shape the direction of the story through their choices.
The session will introduce some of the fundamental elements of fantasy roleplay, including creating and understanding a character, working as part of a group, interacting with the game world, problem-solving and using dice to determine the outcomes of actions. The Game Masters will guide participants through the rules and storytelling, making the session accessible without requiring any previous knowledge or experience of Dungeons & Dragons.
Participants will be encouraged to embrace the imaginative and collaborative nature of roleplaying, taking on the role of their chosen character and contributing to the developing story. The adventure may include exploration, puzzles, encounters and fantastical challenges, with the group’s decisions helping to determine how the quest unfolds.
Characters and dice will be provided, so participants do not need to bring any specialist equipment or have their own Dungeons & Dragons materials. The workshop is designed as an accessible introduction to fantasy roleplay, with the emphasis on creativity, collaboration, storytelling and, most importantly, having fun.
The workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over, and welcomes both complete beginners and participants who are already familiar with fantasy roleplaying games.
Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet.