Narrative Games NW - December meetup

Narrative Games NW Night is a recurring tabletop RPG night hosted at Phoenix Comics & Games on Capitol Hill, running on the 3rd Monday of every month. The upcoming session is Monday, December 15th, with a 6:00pm start time (there’s typically a ~15-minute grace period before play begins).

This is a show-up-and-play event. There’s no prep, no campaign commitment, and no expectation of prior experience.

What This Night Is About

This event focuses on rules-light, narrative-driven indie RPGs. These games are designed to tell a complete story in a single evening through collaborative play. Tables usually run 3–5 players, and the organizer helps form groups based on interest.

Rather than combat-heavy mechanics or character optimization, these games emphasize:

• Shared storytelling
• Character-driven choices
• Creative improvisation
• Exploring interesting situations and consequences

Commonly played games include:

• Fiasco – chaotic, character-focused stories where plans go wrong
• Microscope – collaboratively building and exploring a shared history
• Kingdom – examining the tensions that lead to the rise or fall of a society

No materials are required from players. The organizer brings the games, and people pitch different what they want to play.

Who it's for

This night is a good fit if you’re interested in:

• Collaborative storytelling
• Experimental or innovative RPG design
• One-shot games you can finish in a single evening
• Trying something different from traditional D&D-style play

You don’t need acting experience, rules mastery, or improv training—just a willingness to engage and contribute ideas.

What to Bring

Nothing.
Just show up ready to play. All materials and guidance are provided on-site.

Table Expectations & Safety

• This is an LGBTQ+ friendly environment.
• The organizer follows standard safety tools, including X-card policies and content moderation.
• Games may explore mature themes, but player comfort and consent come first.

Important Disclaimer

This is not an official post by the event organizer, and the event is not run by Seattle RPG Variety Society. This is a cross-post made with the organizer’s permission to help boost visibility among groups with similar interests.

• Capacity is uncapped.
• RSVPing here is optional and for your own planning only.
• The organizer will not see Meetup RSVPs, and attendance does not depend on them.

If you’re curious, just show up.