Go Play NW

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An annual weekend in Seattle for role-playing, story, board/card, and other tabletop games. Meet people. Make friends. Play games. Learn more at https://goplaynw.org Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/cvHUHFpzwf

The Go Play NW 2026 Seattle Summer in-person event is just under a month away—July 24–26! There’s still time to purchase your attending membership or request a scholarship, volunteer to help out, submit a game or sign up to play, and plan for your COVID test. Read on for helpful links! (1/5)

A deck of Question cards from the game For the Queen, with a turned-up card that has the handwritten statement "Go Play NW is in one month!" and the printed question "What have you done about it?"

Is a <fine/drizzly/blustery/way too warm/way too cold/will certainly change between writing and sending this post> day here in Seattle, and as we have outdoor spaces as part of our summer event, we thought we'd chat about the surprisingly useful gaming accessories we’ve found in the previous years:

"Go Play NW" on top of a background of a bunch of rounded rocks. In the middle, "Let's talk rocks."

It’s the final days of our 2026 Membership Drive—and your last chance to get your Attending Membership for at the early-bird $110 price! We're tantalizingly close to our 100 members goal—help us reach it before the Membership Drive ends! Supporting Memberships count, too! goplaynw.org/membership

"Less than 48 hours left (in the Go Play NW Membership Drive). goplaynw.org/membership. Last chance for early-bird pricing on Attending Memberships. Buy now to help us reach our 100 membership goal!" The fuzzy green mascot Go stands in front of a bright pink glazed donut with sprinkles. "Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

First off, a huge, huge thank you to everyone who helped us reach our base funding goal. It's such a joy and relief to know that we'll be able to cover the event venue, COVID safety supplies, and other baseline costs. Sincerely, thank you ❤️ But! We're not done yet! goplaynw.org/membership

"Go Play NW (Membership Drive) Final Days. goplaynw.org/membership. Base funding goal reached!" Text is surrounded by celebratory confetti emojis. Thermometer graphic showing $12,138 raised of $12,000 (USD) goal, 101% funding, 89 memberships, and 3 days left. "Help us make it even better! At 100 memberships, we will be able to have a big schedule and map. At $13k, we will be able to have a drink cooler. At $14k, we can chip in for the Zine Zone and make fun badges. At $15k, we will be able to get sound baffling for indoor gaming spaces. At $16k, we will be able to get tents for outdoor gaming spaces." Tent goal is highlighted with star graphics. "Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

Following up on last week’s sticker preview, this week we have a T-shirt preview! Feast your eyes on the charming geometry that Sovanny is cooking up! Get the shirt—and your ticket to Go Play NW Seattle Summer—by March 20th to get early-bird prices and help us make Go Play NW happen! goplaynw.org

Isometric design of a city made of blocks, books, dice, and other toys. The mascot Go peeks out, and there are potions, dice, a miniature train, and a waving tentacle. An arrow points to the design on a black t-shirt. "Membership Drive Shirt designed by Sovanny Vorn, *mockup only, final art may differ."

We’re 11 days out from Go Play NW Online! Clear your schedules, preheat your griddles, and join us on Discord March 14 & 15 for two days of online tabletop games. The online event is open to anyone on the Go Play NW Discord server—no ticket required! goplaynw.org/online

Purple and orange background with white text that says "just 11 days until Go Play NW Online, free online tabletop roleplaying. March 14 & 15, 2026. Free to attend, no ticket required! Get ready for GPNW Online: goplaynw.org/online . See what games are on offer, sign up to run your own, learn about the Donut, volunteer, and more! Join the fun at goplaynw.org/discord". Next to the text is a fuzzy green monster mascot waving a pink ribbon and wearing a cherry blossom.

As we chase the halfway mark of the Go Play NW Membership Drive, Halloween Cat is here to review some RPG book covers First up: Nobilis 2nd ed! Halloween Cat's review: "Ah, an understated classic promising elegance within. Could use a Russian Blue posing with the face, though."

Halloween Cat, a black cat plushie wearing a jack-o-lantern sweater, regarding the Nobilis 2nd Edition hardcover.

Save the date! Go Play NW’s Summer in-person event will be July 24-26, 2026 at the Centilia Cultural Center in Seattle, WA. Event details, COVID policy, buying tickets, and more information is forthcoming. For now, please save the date, and come hang out on Discord: discord.gg/cvHUHFpzwf

Our furry green monster mascot Go, wearing a party hat, holding up a hand-painted banner saying "Save the Date July 24–26, 2026", and standing next to a can of black paint with a brush in it.

It’s the last weekend of our 2025 Membership Drive—and your last chance to get your attending membership for the Seattle Summer event at the early-bird $100 price! Help us reach our next goal to get more tents for a better outdoor experience! Become a member at goplaynw.org/membership

Overlaid on a background image of green gaming dice, text states: 2025 Membership Drive, ends Sunday March 30; Next goal: improve the outdoor experience! Below that, a progress bar shows 96% as of the morning of March 28, captioned: $10,090 raised of $10,500 goal; 65 memberships; 2 days left. Learn more at goplaynw.org/membership-drive