Maps, Math, and Monsters
Tabletop Roleplaying Game Club at the VI Children's Museum
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The Problem:
The Problem:
Kids don't know how to play without a screen
Adults don't remember how to play at all.
Everybody needs fun things to do.
Nobody is going on enough adventures!
The Solution: PLAY!
The Solution: PLAY!
We're hosting Weekly Tabletop Roleplaying Game sessions at the Children's Museum!!
Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) help develop leadership and problem solving skills
Social Gaming is a low-pressure creative environment for finding friends
How it Works:
How it Works:
No Experience or Materials Needed: NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!
Weekly Game Sessions in a persistent small group, hosted by a professional Game Master
Explore and adventure in a living world as a fantasy character of your own creation!
Play in (and help to tell by playing) a complete, self-contained story that's unique to your group!
Ages 11-17
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
Custom Adventure with Age-Appropriate Content
8 weekly play sessions
Snacks and Drinks Included
No Experience Required!
Students will create a fantasy character, define their backstory and strengths, and take them on an adventure in a fantasy world!
Students will exercise their basic literacy, math, and critical thinking skills as they work with others on their team to explore and solve problems in a fantasy adventure setting during safe, structured social gaming sessions.
Newbie-Friendly
GameMaster
Newbie-Friendly
GameMaster
GM Jack has played thousands of hours with almost 100 first-time TTRPG players! Rules are learned through play, No experience required to signup!
Old-School Dice System
Old-School Dice System
With the Shadowdark RPG system, we will use everything from 4 to 100-sided dice. Probability & Arithmetic reps abound!
Limited Inventory
Limited Inventory
Characters can only carry so much stuff! Players have to get creative to solve the problems they face, and balance risk and reward!
Adventurer's Oath
Adventurer's Oath
Players and gamemaster will all commit to telling a story together: safely, respectfully, and in a way that flexes all our imaginations.
Chaos Engine
Chaos Engine
Random dice rolls will determine much: from character statistics to treasure & more.
Improvisation skills will be tested, sharpened, and on full display!
Curated Campaign
Curated Campaign
Age-appropriate versions of classic and award-winning adventures will be woven into the 8-week campaign
Ages 18-88
Saturdays 1:00PM - 4:00PM
8 weekly play sessions
Snacks and Soft Drinks Included
No Experience Required!
Come explore the world's greatest roleplaying hobby! Go on a unique, epic adventure over the course of 8 weekly games!
Ever been curious about Dungeons and Dragons? This is the perfect time to jump in! Play with a local game master with thousands of hours of professional experience and take your first step into your new favorite hobby!
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
- Expanded Adventures:
One door closes and another opens! Surviving characters (or brand new ones) can continue to adventure as additonal game dates are announced!
- Dress-up and LARP events
Details to come.
Scaffolded Game Sessions
Scaffolded Game Sessions
Specifically designed and intended for students with higher support needs
Players may be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian
Game systems and Content tailored to divergent developmental level
Game Master Training:
Game Master Training:
Join an additional Learner's table where Game Master duty rotates and GM Jack facilitates and supports sessions by Learner GMs.
1:1 coaching & Cooperative design sessions
Literature Recommendations & Review
Meet Your Game Master
Meet Your Game Master
A Community Servant that loves Games.
A Community Servant that loves Games.
Hey! My name is Tyrone, but most of my players call me Jack. I’m a St. Thomas Native with a background in Urban Farming, Disaster Management, and nonprofits centering youth, the arts, violence prevention, and disaster response. I’ve been designing and facilitating games for almost 20 years and formally working in the Tabletop industry for the past 7.
Interests in a few points:
Interests in a few points:
Nature Lover, Open Water SCUBA Certified
Certified Archery Rangemaster, 2nd Dan Aikidoka
Published Poet and Writer
Anime and Videogame junkie
Retired Service Industry Professional
Nonprofit Consultant
I am obsessed with helping adults reconnect with the creative storyteller they were as a child.
Why Jack?:
Why Jack?:
Over 6,000 hours of professional Game Master time
15+ years of game design experience
10+ years customer service experience
10+ years in youth athletics and mentorship programming
Links:
Griot Anthology (Contributing Author)
For a Dragon's Blood (BIPOC Vampire Day Live-Play Game [4 hours])
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