In the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), players immerse themselves in epic adventures filled with heroic feats, cunning strategies, and magical wonders. While TTRPGs offer limitless possibilities, navigating the intricacies of rules and mechanics can sometimes be challenging and even overwhelming, especially for newer players.  Players often find themselves seeking rules clarifications to fully understand how certain abilities, spells, combat, or unique situations work within the game. When working with one of the Mastermind Adventures professional game masters, we know that ..read more

As a tabletop roleplaying game enthusiast, you eagerly gather around the table with your fellow adventurers, ready to embark on an epic quest guided by a Dungeon Master (DM) or Game Master (GM). However, not all DMs are created equal, and occasionally you may find yourself dealing with a difficult DM who can hinder the enjoyment of the game. At Mastermind Adventures, we vet our DMs and expect them to behave in a professional manner. We also provide a channel for feedback to help resolve issues before they become serious problems. Sometimes, a player and DM have legitimate differences simply ma ..read more

Mastermind Adventures has over 10 years of experience in creating games and programs for kids and teens. We’ve picked up some things along the way! With our new family D&D packages, Team Mastermind streamed a talk about their experiences. What you should keep in mind when facilitating games with kids, teens and families. Establish good table etiquette before you begin Remember that for kids, practice makes progress Flexibility is your friend In this video: Ally Sulentic, Evan Colbert LICSW, Mahria Trepes, Sarah Zietman and Arthur Velwest Establish good table etiquette before you ..read more

The evolution of tabletop role-playing games like D&D has been fascinating over the past 30 years. When I first started playing, these games were enjoyed by a small group of enthusiasts, but today they have become a mainstream form of entertainment. For those new to the game, D&D is where players create characters and embark on adventures in a fantastical world filled with magic, monsters, and mystery. The game is played with a group of players and a dungeon master (DM) who guides the players through the world and serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. One of the exciting aspect ..read more

I recently came across this article from Polygon, Board gamers have campaign fatigue, and publishers need to adapt quickly. The article discusses the concept of “campaign fatigue” in legacy board gaming with games like  Pandemic: Legacy, Gloomhaven, and Kingdom Death: Monster. Tabletop RPG enthusiasts can also experience this phenomenon.  Campaign fatigue can be a challenge for players and dungeon masters alike. It highlights the board game “Oathsworn: Legacy of the Dukes” as a potential solution, as it provides a self-contained campaign with a fixed number of sessions. As a dungeon ..read more

Back in the “old days” tabletop role playing games were always played around a table with friends who you knew in real life. We used whatever resources we had available to create ‘theater of the mind’ experiences for our players. With the introduction to more resources, our games changed. We added fancy dice and dice towers, re-usable maps, miniatures and sometimes three dimensional elements to create new experiences. With the introduction of virtual tools, immersion is on a whole new level. You don’t even need to  know the players around the table or even the Dungeon Master in real life ..read more

As tabletop RPG experts, we’ve seen countless Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) campaigns evolve and flourish under the guidance of creative Dungeon Masters (DMs). One of the most rewarding aspects of D&D is its flexibility, which allows DMs to tailor the game to suit their players’ preferences and enhance the overall experience. In this article, I’ll share my top five homebrew rules that can greatly improve gameplay and storytelling for both new and experienced DMs. Hero Points: Rewarding Exceptional Play Introducing a new in-game currency called Hero Points can help encourage exceptional ..read more

Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are a beloved form of entertainment that have captivated players for decades. At the heart of every TTRPG is the dungeon master (DM), the storyteller and game facilitator who creates the world, controls the NPCs (non-player characters), and guides the players through their adventures. A skilled DM can craft memorable and immersive experiences that leave players eagerly anticipating the next game session. It’s one of the many benefits of hiring a vetted professional, like the Mastermind Adventures folks. However, one of the top complaints from TTRPG players i ..read more

By Krysten Callina, Founder & CEO of Mastermind Adventures LLC It’s a digital world.  Everywhere you look, folks are talking about the metaverse, web 3.0, social media and streaming technologies. It is completely normal to talk about integrating technology with our everyday lives. My own house uses about a dozen smart technologies to help us function, keep us on time and keep track of important reminders.  The pandemic has accelerated how we all interface with technology and affected the way we connect, work and play. We started weekly game nights with multiple generations of our ..read more