What to Expect
Expect exciting adventures filled with teamwork, creative problem-solving, memorable characters, and heroic moments around the table. Whether you are brand new to tabletop roleplaying games or an experienced adventurer, our Game Masters create welcoming experiences designed to spark imagination and fun.
Tables are for two different age groups: Age 8-12 and Age 13+.
We provide all the material you need: dice, pencil, character sheets, books, miniatures, etc. All you need to do is show up!
71 Franklin Turnpike, 2nd floor, Ste 3
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Each 3 hour session is in-person, once a week for four weeks.
Need dice? Don’t want to share? Do you want to own your set? Or have your dice been rolling too many natural 1s?
Buy from us!
When you arrive, choose a 7-die set of opaque polyhedral dice when you arrive! Many color options are available in our display case. Includes:
1 × 20-sided die (d20)
1 × 12-sided die (d12)
2 × 10-sided die (regular d10 + percentile d10)
1 × 8-sided die (d8)
1 × 6-sided die (d6)
1 × 4-sided die (d4)
Plastic box with black lid to store your dice
We can also take cash to buy dice from our game room instead!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register.
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We offer professionally guided tabletop roleplaying game experiences for kids, teens, and adults through four-week campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e. Each adventure is designed to provide immersive storytelling, collaborative gameplay, and a welcoming environment for players of all experience levels.
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Our youth adventures are thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, family-friendly, and welcoming for young players. Stories focus on teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and heroic adventure in a safe and supportive environment.
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What makes The Dice Tell the Story different is our focus on meaningful human connection, guided storytelling, and small-group experiences led by passionate Game Masters. We create welcoming, screen-free adventures where imagination, creativity, and collaboration take center stage.
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All of our Game Masters undergo background checks to help ensure a safe, welcoming environment for every player. We are committed to creating positive tabletop experiences built on trust, respect, and professionalism.
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Our adventures are offered as complete four-session campaigns, allowing players to experience a full story from beginning to end with the same group and Game Master. Each adventure block is $320 (which includes NJ sales tax), with campaign seats purchased as a full 4-week experience.
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If a player misses a session, their character will be safely written into the story so the adventure can continue smoothly for the group. While missed sessions are non-refundable, our Game Masters will help players catch up on important story events at the start of the next game.
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Yes! While we typically provide pre-generated characters for younger players ages 8–12 to help them jump into the adventure quickly, players are welcome to work with their Game Master to create their own character. Character creation assistance can be provided during the first session to ensure the process is fun, simple, and beginner-friendly.
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Outside food is not permitted during game sessions in order to help keep our play spaces clean, comfortable, and distraction and allergy-free for all players. Non-alcoholic drinks with secure lids are welcome
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Adventure levels represent the experience and power of the characters used during the campaign, as well as the complexity of the challenges players may face. Lower-level adventures are designed to be more beginner-friendly, while higher-level adventures introduce more advanced abilities, strategy, and storytelling elements. These levels correspond to a character’s level in Dungeons and Dragons 5.5e.
Where to Find Us
Suite 3 is located on 2nd floor of the two-story tan brick building located on the east side of the turnpike.
From Route 17 North
Take the exit for Sheridan Avenue West / Waldwick.
Follow the loop onto Sheridan Avenue, then continue onto East Prospect Street.
Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike; the building will be on your right and the parking lot is behind the building.
From Route 17 South
Take the exit for Grove Street toward Waldwick.
Follow Grove Street until you almost reach Franklin Turnpike.
Turn left into the parking lot.
71 Franklin Turnpike, 2nd floor, Ste 3
Waldwick, NJ 07463