Want to play tabletop games with your friends?
Not sure how to get started, or how to make the most of it?
My name's Joan, I'm your gamesmistress, and I'll help you with everything you need.
I’ll help you plan your best game night!
We’ll pick the right games to make an unforgettable experience for your friends, and you’ll learn to teach them quickly so you can get straight to the fun!
I’ll help jumpstart your tabletop roleplaying game!
Games like Dungeons & Dragons might look complicated at first, but I’ll be there to help you and your friends to get over that learning curve and get on with your adventure!
I co-wrote a book!
Each chapter focuses on one specific tabletop game, revealing what it tells us about history, culture, society, and more! Give it a read!
I have a YouTube channel!
And it’s not just for game enthusiasts! It’s for anybody who’s curious about play. Most of the videos are short (about fifteen minutes) but I’m working on some deeper dives as well. Go watch!
I have a Patreon!
You can help me pay the bills and improve my videos, while also getting some neat rewards. Check it out!
Researching a story about games?
I’ve been working in the tabletop games industry since the late 1900s, as a designer, developer, art director, rulebook writer, retailer, referee and instructor.
If you’re working on a media piece about games and you have questions about the place of games and play in culture, I might be able to provide some interesting answers for you.