roleplaying games

Recruiting for Masks: A New Generation

After finishing our year-long Pathfinder dark fantasy homebrew campaign “Out of Darkness, Comes the Light”, our in-person, greensborough based 18+ group are jumping into something completely different, and much lighter, and we’re opening a few … Read more

Young Adventurers League: Pax Edition

Along with my pal, Dan the Game Master, I’ll be at PAX Australia this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) working with Young Adventurers League. I’ll be running Dungeons and Dragons games for kids 10 and under. … Read more

Autism Valued: School Holiday DND Program

Looking for a safe, creative and social activity for your autistic child these school holidays? You’ve laughed at the movie – now play the game! Try AV’s Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying games! You can email … Read more

RPG program locations in the community

I’m adding locations, programs, businesses etc that offer TTRPG ((like Dungeons and Dragons) and boardgame events to my website I have a neat geodirectory function where folks can search for game spaces near them. If … Read more

Rolling for Rapport: TTRPGs and Teens on the Spectrum

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons are low-pressure, social scaffolds perfect for teens who are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. As a diversional therapist, Michael Thorburn thinks in outcomes: short-term goals (turn-taking, eye contact … Read more

Osteoporosis & Gentle Strategy Gaming

With age comes increased risk of Osteoporosis, fractures and reduced mobility. Diversional therapy emphasises safe, accessible recreation that promotes cognitive engagement and social connection (which in turn supports compliance and mood). Board games and online … Read more

Stroke Recovery & Hybrid Gaming Circles

After a stroke, older adults often face mobility limitations, fatigue, fine motor or cognitive-processing changes. Recreational therapy emphasises meaningful leisure to rebuild social participation, sense of agency and connection. Tabletop gaming — and particularly online … Read more

Measuring Success: Recreation Goals and Boardgame Interventions

As a recreational therapist I translate leisure interest into clinical goals: increased social participation, improved self-efficacy, and community inclusion. Board games and TTRPGs are excellent vehicles for those aims — they’re measurable (attendance, turns taken), … Read more

A Carer’s Guide: Helping Your Teen Join Game Communities

Carers and parents are pivotal in connecting teens to hobby communities. Start by mapping interests (RPGs, minis, strategy), checking BoardGameGeek to find locally popular titles, and choosing initial formats (one-shot RPG nights, cooperative board games). … Read more

Winning Older Adults Over with New fangled Games

Introducing older adults to new games can be both rewarding and challenging. Games offer cognitive stimulation, social connection, and emotional engagement, but initial hesitation is common. Many seniors may feel unsure about learning unfamiliar rules, … Read more