This term, our popular tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) series for home-educated young people returns with a new twist—Deathmatch Island, a high-energy, fast-paced roleplaying game full of mystery, survival, and unexpected choices.
Players take on the roles of contestants on a strange, televised competition. They wake up on a beach with no memory of how they arrived, surrounded by cameras and told only this: survive the Zones and win the game. But as the competition unfolds, players begin to question everything—who’s running the show, and what’s really going on behind the scenes?
What to Expect
Story-driven gameplay powered by the PARAGON system—rules-light, intuitive, and perfect for newcomers
Exploration of themes like trust, identity, media control, and rebellion, all through player-driven choices
Team-based challenges where collaboration is essential, even when individual agendas begin to emerge
Mystery and discovery, with strange memories, shifting alliances, and hidden truths waiting to be uncovered
Learning Through Play
These sessions are designed not just for fun, but as academically-enriched experiences. Players will:
Build characters and co-create complex, evolving narratives
Develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Engage with themes linked to English, PSHE, media literacy, and ethics
Reflect on decision-making, consequence, and social dynamics in a safe, imaginative space
Each session encourages creative thinking and critical engagement—all while having a genuinely good time.
Practical Info
Ages: 11–18
Experience: No prior tabletop experience needed—newcomers are very welcome
Materials: All materials, dice, and character sheets provided
Location: Sessions take place at Acomb Explore Library (YO24 3BZ), with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
If your young person enjoys storytelling, problem-solving, or simply wants to try something new and social, this could be the perfect fit.
Sessions will run each Monday 12-2pm (excluding Bank Holidays) from 28/04/25 until the end of the academic year, for ten session in total.
It is important to us that these sessions are accessible to everyone, but to ensure that we can continue to offer and develop this provision in the future, we need to be able to cover basic costs. This is why we have decided to continue our "pay what you want" ticket model. This means tickets are essentially free, but we kindly ask for a donation of whatever you can afford and feel is appropriate for the service.
Tickets available below: