Level Up WV

GAMING WITH A PURPOSE

Level Up WV teaches interpersonal skills to West Virginia youth through the use of Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We help clients develop communication, problem-solving, and empathy through creative, collaborative play.

WHAT ARE SEL SKILLS?

Social and Emotional Learning
These skills include:

- Self Awareness -

- Self Management -

- Responsible Decision Making -

- Social Awareness -

- Interpersonal Relationship Skills -

WHAT IS A TTRPG?

TTRPG stands for Tabletop Role Playing Game. TTRPGs are collaborative story-telling games where scenarios are resolved through cooperation and creative thinking. Stories are created by the GM, or Game Master, and interacted with by the players who create their own unique character with specialized skills and backstory.

A red plastic dragon miniature menaces a grey plastic knight on an illustrated game board.

THEATER OF THE MIND

Much of the tabletop roleplaying experience takes place through the construction of a shared, imagined story. The story and the characters advance by facing unique challenges presented by the GM, or Game Master.

A knight in blue and yellow tournament armor rides on horseback onto the jousting field.

BE THE HERO

Tabletop roleplaying games offer a unique opportunity to tap into cultural symbols known as archetypes, such as the Knight, the Wise-one, or the Outsider. By playing characters that represent these archetypes, participants can confront real-life challenges in a safe, controlled setting.

A blonde, female knight in full plate armor glares from under her lowered brows.

RESPONSIBLE RISK-TAKING

Tabletop roleplaying allows the players to take risks that they may not be willing or able to take in real life. By using a fictional character to test out actions or social strategies, players can practice real-world skills with reduced anxiety.

a young witch with platinum blonde hair gazes up at the moon from beneath her black, hooded robe. Her left hand carries a lit lantern and her right hand reaches out, palm-upwards

EMPATHY

When players portray a fictional character that is similar to themselves they begin to empathize with that character. This creates an emotional understanding that can later be used to better empathize with other real-life individuals.

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