Upcoming Event:

Youth and Family Gaming Mixer

Friday 7/11 5pm-8pm

Gather with other youths to talk roleplaying games, make friends, and maybe even form some gaming groups!

This is a flexible, free, all-ages event. Starting at 5pm, drop by the shop and chat with other folks in the community.

NOTE: If attendance is too high and the shop fills up, there are additional gathering spaces in our back patio and Distant Worlds Coffeehouse.

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June Hours

Normal retail hours:

Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm

June Exceptions:

Wednesday Nights: Closing early (4pm) for private events.

Thursday Nights: Open until 10 for Stream And Paint - A free community event!

Thursday June 19th - Sunday June 22nd: Closed for private events.

 

Hear ye! Hear ye!

I was on a podcast!

Check out Campaign Spotlight Season 4 Episode 1: Cats That Herd Themselves. We chat about my most ambitious project: putting six different D&D parties in one narrative together.

Professionally Run Games & Community Events

  • D&D 5e Hardcover Adventures

    Form a party to take on some of the most notorious villains in modern fantasy, explore rich worlds by professional worldbuilders, and forge life-long friendships.

  • More Systems

    D&D isn’t the only way to roleplay! There are lots of other systems out there for every conceivable gaming experience.

    Fate Core, Arcane Ugly, Monster of the Week, Call of Cthulhu, and the list continues to grow!

  • Stream & Paint Thursdays

    Is it Thursday yet? If so, come and join us at the shop to paint up some minis and watch the latest episodes of Dimension 20 and Critical Role.

Check for Available Seats Today!

What can you expect from a game with Dante at Chance Encounter Games?

Here’s what players have to say:

  • Dante was just so friendly and patient with the beginners in my party. It really made for a fun, memorable experience playing the Blue Alley one-shot.

    Alex Berkowitz

  • I've played in now 3 campaigns with Dante over the past two years. I wish I could select literally ALL of the tags above. He is both an excellent storyteller, has a very solid understanding of rules as written, AND knows when to go with what's fun and cool. He has an excellent safety system and is always open to chat about what is going well and what could be better. He uses music, immersive storytelling, character NPC voice/development, world building and overall is the best GM I have ever encountered. I'll play with him weekly as long as he is GMing!!!!

    Katy

  • I've been playing a campaign with Dante almost every week for over a year now - which is crazy! - and I've looked forward to each session. Dante did a fantastic job in culling a group of mostly strangers that would go on to gel so well together that we talk often about wanting to meet from across the country to play together in person. He's always excited, has great storytelling and game-facilitating talent, and is super communicative and accomodating. Now that our campaign story is (sadly) nearing it's end, we've already started talking about what kind of game we want to play together next - and that is the mark of a truly excellent GM! If he has a spot available, don't miss out!

    Tyler

  • Dante knows his business -- the business of givin' you the business. AND BUSINESS IS BOOMING!! He's fun and has been more than willing to shoehorn any half-baked idea that I try and pass off as a "backstory" and run with it. I think the group I play with subconsciously decided to play kinda funny, and I'd love to see how he'd be in a serious campaign. He's great and worth the money!

    Brandon

  • Dante created comfort within the group very quickly, he does a great job picking and matching players. His knowledge of the lore is unparalleled but he doesn't use it to restrict play.

    Uri

  • Dante was really flexible with letting my group include an unorthodox party to the setting we insisted on playing. Loved the space he created to make this story our own.

    ThePoisonTree

  • Dante is a fantastic and creative GM. His stories are engaging while allowing plenty of room for player license. Our gang has fun every session.

    Offhand

  • Dante excels at creating vivid, quirky, fantasy adventures. Each module we’ve played with him has been bursting with character and energy. The flavorful thematic “treasure” is also far more exciting than standard DnD fare. Dante knows what makes the game fun, and plays to those elements.

    Dave S

  • I've had some great GMs over the years, but Dante definitely takes the cake. Whether it's putting up with the party summoning 30 additional creatures in every battle, talking to random unnamed npcs he didn't plan for, or exploding an entire dungeon, Dante never misses a beat. I had an absolute blast playing with him and I can say with certainty that if you sign up for a game with Dante you will laugh, you will cry, and you will play terrible viol solos for passersby.

    Aaron

Gaming Accessories

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I got to actually paint at tonight's Thursday Mini Paint Night, so meet Steve. He's a... Fish? He sure has arms and legs, though.
Chance Encounter Games will be closed for a private event Friday 6/20, Saturday 6/21, and Sunday 6/22. Normal hours resume Wednesday 6/25 at 11am. See you then!
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Campaign Spotlight interviewed me about having six different gaming groups in one shared narrative. It was a grand 'ole time! Check it out over at Folded Frequencies.
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