Ever wondered what it takes to turn a TTRPG idea into a finished game on the table?  This panel explores the journey from developing the idea and game system to publishing, marketing and getting it into players hands.

Take your Game Master skills to the next level as our panel of expert GMs share with you the tips and tricks to writing scenarios, running games, and making your game the best it can be!

Curious about how to break into the TTRPG industry? Join our panel for an open Ask Me Anything with industry professionals across a range of creative and production roles.

We’ll cover Writing & Narrative Design, Game Design, Producing, Art Direction, and Art, with insights into different career paths, getting your foot in the door, building a portfolio, finding opportunities, and navigating the industry.

Bring your questions, whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your TTRPG career!

This panel explores how art direction and visual design support game design, narrative, and player experience in TTRPGs. We’ll look at how art establishes tone, communicates worldbuilding, guides imagination, and brings the mechanics and story of a game together into a cohesive experience.

Fantasy, sci-fi, and horror are more than settings, they’re powerful tools for shaping memorable TTRPG experiences. This panel explores how understanding the conventions, themes, and possibilities of genre can help GMs create more compelling scenarios and richer worlds. We’ll look at how genre specialisation can strengthen atmosphere, stakes, storytelling, and player engagement, while giving you practical approaches for building adventures that feel distinct, purposeful, and immersive.

Learn how to make your players feel immersed in your world as you are. Practical tips for GM’s & players to create together a world you all love. Gather around this panel to listen to our Chaosium game designers, international guests and New Zealand TTRPG professionals as they share their advice. 

Got a question for Chaosium? Join our team for an informal Q&A and ask us anything about the games, stories, and worlds you love. Meet the people behind Chaosium, hear their stories, and stick around afterwards to get your favourite books signed.

Grab a seat with our industry experts for informal, small-group conversations, practical advice, and hands-on exercises. Bring your questions, ideas, challenges and get direct insights from the people working in the industry.