Professional Game Master for unforgettable events

Make a story you’ll talk about for years

No prep required. We bring the story, structure, and game master. You bring the people.

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Choose your adventure

We tailor every session to your group, your goals, and your comfort level.

Corporate

Team building that doesn’t feel like team building

Give your team an engaging, low-pressure way to connect, solve problems, and practice communication through a shared adventure. On-site, off-site, or fully remote.

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Education

Games for learning
and social-emotional growth

Bring story-driven games into your classroom, library, or after-school program to build collaboration, communication, and confidence in a safe, structured environment.

Private

Birthdays, friend groups, and special occasions

Celebrate with a custom tabletop adventure built around your guest of honor or your group’s favorite themes. Perfect for kids, teens, and adults who love stories, puzzles, and play.

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Why live gaming is so effective

Our sessions feel like play, but they’re carefully designed experiences that help people connect and communicate.

Instant human connection

Shared challenges and story decisions give people something to talk about right away, even if they just met.

Collaborative problem-solving

Players work together to read clues, weigh options, and make group decisions, strengthening communication and trust.

A safe space for creativity

A fictional setting lets players experiment, take small risks, and try on new roles without real-world pressure.

Flexible for any group

We adjust tone, complexity, and content for different ages, group sizes, accessibility needs, and comfort levels.

  • The mastermind behind Berlings Beard is amazing! 

    Ken has DM’ed a DnD game for my 13 year old son and his friends for almost two years, and I can’t recommend him enough. Ken’s creativity, enthusiasm and deep knowledge of games ensures a terrific gaming experience.
    Gillian Flynn
    Author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers
    Gone Girl, Dark Places, and Sharp Objects.

  • Practicing math and building social skills!

    My son has gone from being generally interested in DnD to being a passionate and invested player. After his sessions with Ken he comes home full of enthusiastic stories about his adventures. I hear more about DnD than any other part of his day! We’re delighted!
    Karina M. W.
    Parent, Community Roots Charter School

How it works

We handle the prep and facilitation so you can focus on your group.

  • detailsTell us about your group
    Share your group size, ages, goals, and any accessibility or content preferences in a quick form or call.
  • We design and prep your custom experience
    We craft a tailored story, characters, and challenges, then prepare everything needed for a smooth session.
  • We show up and run your event
    Your group shows up, dives into the world, and we guide them through an engaging, collaborative experience.
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A taste of the adventures we run

Every session is customized, but here are a few of our most popular formats.

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Corporate • Teams of 4–8 players

Team Challenge:
The Lost Mission

A collaborative scenario where teams navigate a high-stakes fictional mission, practicing communication, leadership, and problem-solving in a low-risk setting.

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Education • Grades 4–12

Story-Based SEL Workshop

A facilitated game session focused on communication, empathy, and decision-making, aligned with social-emotional learning goals.

Private

Heroes of the Day

A celebratory one-shot adventure where the guest of honor takes center stage and friends become their party of heroes, solving puzzles and facing story-driven challenges together.

Private • ONGoing

Campaign Nights

Recurring sessions where the same group continues an evolving story, building deeper relationships and shared history over time.

Trusted by families, schools, and teams.

For nearly two decades, we have hosted tabletop adventures that make people feel brave, connected, and creative. Whether you’re brand new or deeply experienced, our goal is a great story told together.

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Details before you roll the dice

Whether you’re planning a birthday, a school program, or a team event, you need to know things will run smoothly.

These FAQs cover how we design sessions, keep content age and context-appropriate, and make the experience comfortable for everyone involved.

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Not at all. We welcome complete beginners. Your game master explains everything and guides players through the experience.

Most sessions work best with 4–8 players per table. For larger groups, we can run multiple tables at once or design a format that scales.

Yes. We tailor stories and themes to your group’s age, comfort level, and any guidelines you provide. We avoid graphic content and always prioritize psychological safety.

Yes. We run both in-person and online sessions and can recommend tools that make remote play smooth and engaging.

Let’s start your journey

Tell us about your group and we’ll suggest a custom gaming experience to match.

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