Digital Platforms
D&D Beyond
D&D Beyond is a comprehensive digital toolkit designed to enhance the Dungeons & Dragons gaming experience. It offers a wealth of resources for both players and Dungeon Masters (DMs), including a robust character builder, digital rulebooks, an extensive database of spells, monsters, and items, as well as interactive character sheets. The platform allows for easy tracking of statistics and inventories, simplifying the management of information during gameplay. With integrated Twitch and Discord support, D&D Beyond also facilitates online play, making it a vital hub for the modern D&D community to create, manage, and play within their fantasy worlds.
Roll 20
An online virtual tabletop that can be used to play a variety of tabletop role-playing games. It features integrated video and voice chat, dynamic lighting, and automated character sheets to enhance gameplay. The platform supports various RPG systems and is browser-based for easy access.
Games
Blades in the Dark
Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had — if you’re bold enough to seize them. You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top?
Call of Cthulhu
The Call of Cthulhu tabletop RPG is a horror role-playing game based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft and other authors in the Cthulhu Mythos. Set in the 1920s or other time periods, players take on the roles of investigators delving into the unknown and facing cosmic horrors beyond human comprehension. As they uncover ancient secrets and face their own fragility, sanity, and morality, they must strive to survive in a world where knowledge can be as dangerous as the unknown. The game is known for its emphasis on storytelling, investigation, and psychological horror, offering a unique and gripping tabletop gaming experience.
Candela Obscura
“Candela Obscura” is a captivating tabletop role-playing game that delves into a world shrouded in shadows and arcane mysteries. Set in a dark and atmospheric setting of your creation, players become characters with unique abilities and backgrounds, navigating a narrative driven by exploration, intrigue, and supernatural elements. In this TTRPG, players must unravel enigmatic plots, confront eerie creatures, and harness mystical forces to uncover hidden truths and shape the course of the story. “Candela Obscura” offers an immersive and mysterious gaming experience, inviting players to delve into the unknown and confront the shadows that lurk within.
Curse of the House of Rookwood
Curse of the House of Rookwood is an intriguing tabletop role-playing game that delves into the dynamics of a cursed family with dark secrets. Players assume the roles of members of the Rookwood family, bound by both blood and a shared legacy of curses. As the narrative unfolds, players confront their family’s skeletons, both metaphorical and literal, and must decide whether to embrace their curses for power or seek redemption.
Cyberpunk Red
Cyberpunk Red is a tabletop role-playing game set in a dystopian, high-tech future. It serves as a prequel to the renowned Cyberpunk 2020 RPG. In this game, players step into the dark and gritty world of 2045, where they become edgerunners, mercenaries, hackers, and rebels in the chaotic urban sprawls. With a focus on cybernetic enhancements, hacking, corporate intrigue, and intense action, Cyberpunk Red offers a thrilling experience where players navigate a morally ambiguous world filled with both high-tech wonders and profound societal issues.
Dune: Adventures in the Imperium
“Dune: Adventures in the Imperium” is a tabletop role-playing game set in the rich and complex universe of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Players step into the arid desert planet of Arrakis, a world of political intrigue, sandworms, and futuristic technology. In this TTRPG, they become part of the unfolding saga as they navigate the intricate web of politics, religion, and warfare, striving for power and survival in a universe where every decision carries immense consequences.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons, often abbreviated as D&D, is a pioneering tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where players embark on imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. Guided by a Dungeon Master (DM), participants navigate intricate storylines, combat foes, and forge alliances. Characterized by its use of dice, detailed rulebooks, and the boundless creativity it encourages, D&D has captivated audiences since its inception in the 1970s.
MÖRK BORG
“MÖRK BORG” is a dark and surreal tabletop role-playing game that immerses players in a grim and decaying world filled with chaos and despair. Set in a surreal, apocalyptic fantasy setting, the game explores themes of death, decay, and the bizarre. With a minimalist and atmospheric design, “MÖRK BORG” offers players a unique and challenging experience as they confront eldritch horrors, unravel mysteries, and try to survive in a world teetering on the brink of doom.
Pathfinder
Pathfinder is a renowned tabletop role-playing game (RPG) that invites players to navigate a world filled with magic, mystery, and monsters. Stemming from the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons 3.5, Pathfinder has since evolved into its unique universe, known for its deep character customization and rich lore. Guided by a Game Master (GM), participants undertake quests, face adversaries, and develop their characters through intricate narratives and decisions.
Powered by the Apocalypse
“Powered by the Apocalypse” (PbtA) is a role-playing game system that emphasizes narrative depth and character-driven stories. It utilizes a simple dice mechanic for action resolution, encouraging outcomes that complicate the narrative in engaging ways. Character actions are defined by “moves” that trigger under specific conditions, supporting the game’s focus on cooperative storytelling. Adaptable to various genres, PbtA games are celebrated for fostering immersive worlds where players’ choices carry significant weight, shaping the story’s progression and their characters’ journeys.
Shadowrun
“Shadowrun” is a cyberpunk-fantasy tabletop role-playing game that seamlessly blends elements of high-tech cybernetics and magic in a dystopian future. Set in a world where mega-corporations wield immense power, players take on the roles of shadowrunners – mercenaries, hackers, and spellcasters who operate in the shadows, performing covert missions for the highest bidder. In this TTRPG, characters navigate a gritty and dangerous urban landscape filled with cyber-enhanced humans, mythical creatures, and political intrigue. “Shadowrun” offers a thrilling and dynamic gaming experience where players must balance technology and magic to survive in a world where the line between man and machine, and reality and illusion, is blurred.
Star Wars TTRPG
The “Star Wars” tabletop role-playing game immerses players in the iconic galaxy far, far away, allowing them to become heroes, smugglers, Jedi knights, or even villains in the epic Star Wars saga. Set against the backdrop of a universe filled with starships, droids, the Force, and memorable characters, players embark on their own adventures. Whether navigating the political intrigue of the Galactic Empire or battling against the Sith, this TTRPG offers a chance to explore the vast and richly detailed Star Wars universe, shaping their destinies while creating new stories in a galaxy steeped in legend and lore.
Starfinder
“Starfinder” is a thrilling tabletop role-playing game that ventures into the depths of space and science-fantasy exploration. Set in a future where magic and advanced technology coexist, players become intrepid adventurers, exploring distant planets, encountering alien species, and uncovering ancient mysteries. In this TTRPG, the universe is vast and filled with opportunities for epic storytelling, combining elements of space opera and traditional fantasy, as characters journey across the stars, encountering cosmic threats, and shaping the fate of the cosmos itself. “Starfinder” invites players to boldly go where no one has gone before, forging their legends in the boundless expanse of space.
Tales from the Loop
“Tales from the Loop” is an evocative tabletop role-playing game that transports players to an alternate 1980s, where the mysteries of advanced technology and experimental science meet the innocence of childhood. Set in a small town near a massive underground particle accelerator, players take on the roles of kids who stumble upon strange occurrences, robots, and mysteries in their everyday lives. In this TTRPG, nostalgia and wonder blend with the supernatural as players explore a world where ordinary moments become extraordinary adventures. “Tales from the Loop” offers a unique and heartwarming gaming experience, reminiscent of classic coming-of-age tales with a sci-fi twist.
The Expanse
“The Expanse RPG” is a tabletop role-playing game that immerses players in the gripping universe of James S.A. Corey’s science fiction series “The Expanse.” Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, the game captures the tension and intrigue of interplanetary politics, advanced technology, and the discovery of a mysterious alien substance. In this TTRPG, players become diverse characters such as ship crew members, Belters, or Martian soldiers, navigating the complex web of factions, conspiracies, and moral dilemmas. “The Expanse RPG” offers a dynamic and immersive experience where players can forge their own stories in a world on the brink of interstellar conflict and exploration.
Vampire: The Masquerade
Vampire: The Masquerade is a legendary tabletop role-playing game that immerses players in the nocturnal world of modern-day vampires. Set against a backdrop of gothic intrigue, players take on the roles of vampires, known as Kindred, navigating the political, social, and moral challenges of their undead existence. The game is known for its deep lore, exploring themes of morality, society, and the inherent hunger of the vampiric condition.
Places
Portland, OR
Guardian Games
One of Portland’s premier gaming stores, offering a vast selection of D&D products and hosting regular game nights.
Portland Game Store
A hub for the local gaming community, they host D&D events and stock the latest editions.
Powell’s City of Books:
This iconic bookstore often carries both new and used copies of rulebooks and lore compendiums.
TPK Brewery
A craft brewery with the nerdiest of twists: full-time professional Game Masters on staff running a variety of tabletop roleplaying games daily for patrons.
Seattle, WA
Blue Highway Games
Blue Highway is a retail store and community space located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. We specialize in board games, puzzles, trading card games, and their wide assortment of accessories.
Let’s Play Cafe
Everyone gets nostalgic about their youth, but let’s face it – those of us who grew up in the 70s and 80s had the best childhood ever – arcades were hot, Dungeons and Dragons was new, board games hadn’t gone out of style, and even our parents sat down now and again and played dice or card games for fun.
Meeples Games
West Seattle’s Meeples Games is a friendly local gaming cafe for table-top gamers located between the Alaska and Admiral Junctions. Meeples Games’ staff includes experts in board games, collectible card games, role-playing games and miniatures. We offer sales of games and accessories, a cafe with well-lit play space, food and beverages and a tournament area (the Thunderdome!). We support drop-in play, tournaments and private events.
Mox Boarding House
Mox Boarding House is a place to gather and share with friends, new and old. They are a one-of-a-kind board game café experience, a place for the gaming community to grow.
Mugu Games
Mugu Games is a gaming/hobby store that was created for Gamers by Gamers.
Raygun Lounge
For ALL AGES and dog friendly. They have thirteen pinball machines, eight arcade consoles and a well stocked tabletop gaming library for customers.
They serve beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, hot sandwiches, grilled cheese and hot dogs.
Resources for Safety
Lines & Veils
Lines and veils are safety tools used in tabletop RPGs to ensure a comfortable and respectful gaming experience for all participants. “Lines” are hard limits that designate topics or themes that are completely off-limits in the game, while “veils” are elements that can be included but should be approached with caution and discretion, typically by fading to black or using a more subtle narrative approach. These tools help players establish boundaries and maintain a safe and enjoyable gaming environment by addressing potentially sensitive or uncomfortable subjects.
Script Change
Script Change is a set of safety tools that include “Pause,” “Fast Forward,” and “Rewind” commands. Players can use these commands to pause the game, fast-forward past a scene, or rewind to revise a previous action if they feel the need to adjust the narrative for safety or comfort.
Session Zero
Session Zero is a crucial gathering for tabletop RPG players and the Game Master (GM) before embarking on their epic adventure. During this session, participants discuss the game’s setting, rules, character creation guidelines, and campaign expectations. It’s an opportunity for everyone to align their expectations, build character backstories that fit the narrative, and establish a comfortable and inclusive gaming environment, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey into the world of imagination.
The X-Card
The X-card is a physical or virtual card that any player can discreetly tap or point to if they feel uncomfortable with the game’s content. When the X-card is used, the GM and other players should immediately modify or skip the problematic material without questions.