Tabletop Role-Playing Game Series at the VI Children's Museum
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6-Week Campaign starting June 3rd
Maps, Math, and Myths is Back!
Maps, Math, and Myths is Back!
In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell
MMM is a dynamic Tabletop Roleplaying Game series that aims to promote:
Reading and Writing Skills
Math Skills
Geography and Geopolitics Concepts
Social-Emotional Learning
Critical Thinking
It does so by immersing students in a screen-free play time. Using a character of their own making, players will:
Explore fantastic environments
Solve problems
Resolve conflict
Actively participate in world and game design
The Problem:
The Problem:
Kids don't know how to play without a screen
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!
Teenager's Games
Teenager's Games
Ages 11-17
Wednesdays 3:30pm
Custom Adventure with Age-Appropriate Content
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 over 100 first-time TTRPG players! Rules are learned through play, No experience required to signup!
Arithmetic Dice System
Arithmetic Dice System
With the Nimble 2 RPG system, we will use everything from 4 to 100-sided dice. Probability & Arithmetic reps abound!
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Players will participate in active game design. They will collaborate on a myth, or a series of encounters that may appear in later one-shots or campaigns, and take an active part in world-building.
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 story beats to treasure & NPC reactions.
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
On the Horizon
On the Horizon
- 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 Reid, 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, Writer, and Game Designer
Movie, Anime and Videogame aficionado
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])
Island Harbor GamesPO Box 306241, St. Thomas VI 00803www.islandharbor.games info@islandharbor.games 443-707-5907
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