by Alioune N. | Aug 18, 2023 | Dungeons & Dragons, LARP (Live Action Roleplay)
At New York Society of Play, everything revolves around the social contract. The social contract is a set of rules we follow when at play to remind us to behave kindly and fairly. During the day, we discuss, and reflect on how the different parts of the social...
by Alioune N. | May 27, 2022 | LARP (Live Action Roleplay)
What is a LARP? L.A.R.P., or “Live Action Role Play” has an obscure but fascinating history. Originating in the US in the late 70’s, what started as a heavily stigmatized offshoot of Dungeons & Dragons has transformed into an artistic medium unto itself. In...
by Alioune N. | Apr 27, 2022 | LARP (Live Action Roleplay)
Hello, world! It’s been just over a year since the first test run of Fantasy Frontier on April 11th, 2021. We were all still in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, but people were just beginning to venture back outdoors. One rainy Saturday afternoon, 4...
by Alioune N. | Apr 22, 2022 | Dungeons & Dragons
At the New York Society of Play, we love watching our young students begin their D&D journey. Almost inevitably, there comes a time, when a player gets their first Dungeons & Dragons book. Many of our NYSoP Parents ask: “I want to get a D&D book for my...
by Alioune N. | Mar 25, 2022 | Pokemon
Is your child obsessed with Pokemon Cards? Here’s how they can use it to help pay for college! Over the last 25 years, Pokemon has captured the hearts and imaginations of children worldwide. There’s a good chance that you have seen your child, or a friend of theirs...
