Murder mystery parties can be a great excuse to introduce your non-gaming friends to role playing. Death on the Gambia uses a form of live role playing that is accessible to non-gamers, and is terrific fun!

Are your players too used to the standard campaign opening, "You all meet in a tavern"? Try spicing up your next campaign with some new ideas.

Riddles have a long history in fantastical fiction, but working them into role playing games can be tricky. I'll talk about some things to be careful of, and ways to make sure your players don't get (too) frustrated.

Looking for something different for your next campaign? The Zorcerer of Zo is that, but the author's description of building the world should be must reading for any GM who wants to strike away from established settings.

Do you remember fondly the good old days of D&D dungeon crawls, where it was the players versus the DM? Then you'll love Donjon, an RPG that recreates those days with a twist.

Have kids and want to know when you can start them role playing? The answer might be sooner than you think!

Are you tired of your players predicting all your plot twists? Here's how to catch them unprepared and truly surprise them.

What is a social contract in role playing games? Is it really that important? Read this article for the full scoop.

Have you heard of Tunnels & Trolls? Released just a year after the original Dungeons & Dragons, Tunnels & Trolls provided an alternative to tactical combat role playing.

Call of Cthulhu can be a great game, if you go into it with the right expectations. Read this article for tips on getting the most out of the game.