You'll know by now of course, that the epic gaming convention that is Tabletop Gaming Live, will be taking place on the 17^th & 18^th September 2022, and will host a huge range of exhibitors, gamers, workshops, and opportunities to play. Taking place at the historic Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, we can’t wait to see you there. But for now, we're taking a look at some of the workshops you can find at the event!

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GAME DESIGN WITH JAMES WALLIS

Running the Saturday and Sunday morning of the show, veteran games designer James Wallis will take you through Game Design Crash Course for those who have never made a game before, and the Game Design masterclass will help those who have already created prototypes turn their games into something great.

Price: £20 per session

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KIT-BASHING BOOTCAMP WITH BILL MAKING STUFF

YouTube miniatures mash-up sensation Bill Making Stuff promises a chill Saturday afternoon of creating weird miniatures. For what’s planned to be a relaxed session where attendees can get one-on-one advice and also learn the skills they need to make truly weird miniatures. Plus, beadbot making for those who fancy a quicker miniature to take away. With thanks to Modiphius for our box of miniatures bits, and Army Painter for their supplies.

Price: FREE

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We can't wait for Tabletop Gaming Live 2022! An epic weekend in Manchester full of board games, card games, roleplaying games, wargames and more, with amazing exhibitors, great games, and an opportunity to game together in person.

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MAKE AN RPG IN AN AFTERNOON WITH CHRIS MCDOWALL

Join Into The Odd (reviewed p78) creator Chris McDowall for a lesson in how to get your roleplaying game off the ground. Turn up with a sense of adventure, leave with a playtest-ready roleplaying game to develop into a full game. This is your chance to finally turn those ideas you’ve got about making a roleplaying game into reality.

Price: FREE

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LEARN HOW TO BE A GREAT GM

Enjoy the wisdom of Guy Sclanders and his world-exclusive launch of The Practical Guide to Becoming a Great GM and The Complete Guide to Epic Campaigns Remastered at the show. The workshop offers a Q&A format, with the option of submitting questions ahead of time (use the links below to do so) and on the day, where Guy will offer his top tips to improve your adventures.

Price: FREE

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