Dungeons & Dragons & Democracy: How TTRPGS Can Build Stronger Civic Communities
Title:
Dungeons & Dragons & Democracy: How TTRPGS Can Build Stronger Civic Communities
Year:
2025
Original Order:
528
Game:
TRD25ND272009
Group:
Loyola University Chicago
Short Description:
Democracy needs help. Playing RPGs can help citizens form the skills and collaborative habits that communities need to thrive. Learn how they can form engaged citizens. Educators of all ages welcome.
Long Description:
Polls show people are losing faith in democratic governments. But how do we form strong, committed citizens when the most of civic education is School House Rock? Enter TTRPGs. These games demand imagination, creative problem solving, and collaboration from players - the same habits needed for citizenship in a thriving democracy. This session will highlight how to leverage TTRPGs as civic formation tools. Whether you are running games in classroom or as community facing programs, let's help foster promote civic skills and growth. We will talk about Kat Schrier's work We The Gamers where she takes national standards for civic education and shows how games came meet those outcomes. We'll workshop campaign themes or game systems that help build cooperation in tense times. Educators of all ages welcome.
Event Type:
TRD - Trade Day Event
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
40
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)