Tabletop adventures, made approachable

Learn the game.
Lead the story.

Build real confidence at the table with clear, welcoming RPG instruction for families, first-time players, and future Game Masters.

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Self-paced lessons
Beginner-friendly
Practical, system-aware guidance

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✦ Start with confidenceClear steps. No gatekeeping.

Make choices that matterLearn through play and story.

Explore your path

Choose your next level

There’s more than one way
to join the adventure.

Whether you’re rolling your first character or preparing to guide a whole table, there’s a clear path forward.

For new players

Learn to Play D&D

Understand characters, combat, spells, and the rhythm of play—one clear lesson at a time.

View the D&D course

For story-first players

Learn Daggerheart

Discover a modern fantasy RPG built around bold choices, shared storytelling, and character growth.

View the Daggerheart course

For future game masters

Learn to Be a GM

Run engaging sessions, handle the unexpected, and build adventures that respond to player choices.

View the Game Master course

The Next Level approach

Less pressure.
More possibility.

RPGs can look complicated from the outside. They don’t have to feel that way.

Next Level RPG breaks the hobby into practical, understandable steps. The goal isn’t to memorize every rule—it’s to feel ready to contribute, improvise, and enjoy the table with the people around you.

01Clarity over jargon

02Collaboration over competition

03Confidence through practice

Our teaching philosophy

Featured courses

Go from curious to confident.

Short, focused video lessons help you learn at your pace and return whenever you need a refresher.

Beginner D20

24 lessons · Self-paced

Learn to Play D&D 5e 2024

A friendly introduction to characters, rules, combat, spellcasting, and epic collaborative stories.

Player + GM HOPE
& FEAR

28 lessons · Self-paced

Learn to Play & Run Daggerheart

Learn the complete flow of this story-first fantasy RPG, from character creation through campaigns.

All experience levels GM

51 lessons · Self-paced

Learn to Be a Game Master

Build the practical skills to run your first game—and the advanced tools to make campaigns thrive.

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Learn the game.Lead the story.

There’s more than one wayto join the adventure.