Gamemaster services
Tabletop Roleplay and Board Game Hire

Bringing the adventure to you

We at Pen and Board Gamemaster Services, offer Tabletop Roleplay Games and Board Game Hire that bring the adventure to you. We offer a variety of game systems such and Dungeons and Dragons, Daggerheart, Call of Cthulhu, Alien Roleplay Game, and more, to adults and children. Our Services are available for Pop Up events, Weddings, Stag and Hen Do's, Children's Parties, Corporate Team building, One-shots, All Day gaming, and Campaigns.

Our Gamemaster comes to you, choose your location in the Nottingham and East Midlands region.

Pen and Board is your gateway to immersive tabletop gaming experiences.

Our goal is to bring people together through the power of storytelling and gaming, creating unforgettable moments filled with excitement and joy. With over 15 years of experience running roleplay sessions and with experience in teaching and education, our Gamemaster is the perfect person to lead you on your new adventure, regardless if you are a new or an experienced player.

We focus on a professional, safe and inclusive environment. Whether you are a complete beginner, experienced or simply wanting to try something new but do not know where to start. We offer a variety of different tabletop roleplay experiences to cater for all; taking the hassle out of organising, preparation and running a session. These include but not exclusive to:

Dungeons and Dragons, Daggerheart, Call of Cthulhu, and much more.

Have a young person that is interested in tabletop gaming but not sure where to start? We offer games designed specifically for young people, that are safe, engaging and easy to access; with scaffolded learning so that no matter the experience everyone can enjoy.

Planning an important event? We offer a variety of different services, and are able to cater to your needs for those all important and special occasions such as Birthday's, Stag and Hen Do's as well as Weddings.

If an in person session does not work for you, but you still want the same immersive experience. Then please check out our StartPlaying page to find all of our online campaigns and one shots.

If you work for a company and want to elevate your team's collaboration, communication, and cohesion why not take a look at our Corporate sessions. Beyond traditional exercises, we leverage the proven power of collaborative storytelling and strategic gameplay to unlock your team's full potential. Our expertly facilitated sessions are available as thrilling Tabletop Roleplaying or Collaborative Storytelling Games, provide a dynamic environment where colleagues can connect, strategise, and build lasting bonds.

Looking for something else? Pen and Board also offer a Board Game Hire service, appropriate for parties, weddings or any other private events. Select from a curated list of board games before hand and a Gamemaster will deliver, set up, teach and run any games where appropriate. Coming Soon.

No matter what occasion you are planning for, we can customise an experience that is right for you, please get in touch or choose your adventure below to discover more.

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Tabletop Roleplay
Sessions

Always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons, or want to try something new from One shots, Learn to Plays to all day gaming and Campaigns there is something for everyone.

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Children's Parties

From unique Dungeons and Dragons parties to Board Game Hire for venues, out Children and Young Person's Birthday parties, can make a special day even more special.

Come find something that suits you.

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Board Game Hire

Looking for engaging entertainment that brings everyone together? Whether you need games to add to your event or what a fully managed experience, check out our Board Game Hire service.

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Corporate Team Building

Available for Office Parties and Team Building, from small collaborative story telling activities to social deduction games.

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Weddings

Make your wedding day truly unique and wonderfully entertaining with a custom-tailored Tabletop Gaming experience! From Board Game Hire to fully tailored Tabletop Roleplay activates and more.

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Blood on the Clocktower

A Night of Deception & Deduction
Looking for an event that will get everyone talking? Hire an expert storyteller for Blood on the Clocktower - the ultimate social deduction game.

A Murder Mystery where the killer is still among you and the dead can talk.

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