Bloody Valentine🌹🖤
A hush falls over the room. Candles flicker. Secrets wait to be uncovered.
Bloody Valentine invites you into a gothic afternoon of romance, danger, and doomed devotion. This is a one-shot event steeped in shadowed halls, tragic choices, and stories where love is never simple and survival is never guaranteed.
Steel your hearts, steady your hands, and prepare for an unforgettable tale.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Stone Brewery Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, Unit 116 San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $15 Cash or Venmo
Event Details
Tavern Fare of Temptation
A selection of warm, indulgent bites awaits weary adventurers:
- Flatbreads (one vegan option available)
- Mac & Cheese
- Pretzel Bites
- Brussels Sprouts
Choose Your Tragic Tale!
Each DM is crafting a Gothic inspired one-shot filled with doomed lovers, dangerous bargains, cursed manors, and deadly secrets. Will you chase forbidden love, seek revenge, or attempt to break a centuries-old curse?
Love is in the air… and so is blood. 🥀🩸
Important note: One table run by @geekygoblinmom is a Daggerheart (non-D&D) game.
Dress in Your Darkest Best
Embrace the aesthetic with lace, leather, velvet, corsets, dramatic silhouettes, dark florals, gothic nobility, vampires, tragic heroes, fallen angels, or anything deliciously macabre and romantic.
🎟️ RSVP on our Discord
Anniversary Epic
🌳✨ LDDSD Anniversary Epic ✨🌳
A full year of adventures has led us here. Join us as we celebrate another chapter in the LDDSD story with a very special Anniversary Epic. This will be a large-scale, multi-table adventure bringing our community together for an unforgettable day of storytelling, teamwork, and magic.
Gather your party and prepare for an epic quest that honors the journeys we’ve shared and the adventures still to come.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Design & Innovation Building, UCSD 9510 Innovation Ln La Jolla, CA 92093
💵Price: $15 (Cash or Venmo ONLY at the door)
Event Details
🍝 Pasta Bar Feast
Refuel between encounters with a hearty pasta bar, complete with sauces and toppings to keep you energized throughout the adventure. A perfect mid-quest meal for heroes of every class.
🌍 A Shared Epic Adventure
Multiple tables. One connected story. Each DM will guide their table through a piece of a larger narrative where your choices matter and the fate of the world unfolds collectively throughout the day.
🌲 Woodland Warriors Encouraged
Forest guardians, druids, rangers, cloaks, earth tones, leather, mossy vibes, cozy adventurers. Go all out or keep it subtle. All effort levels welcome.
🎟️ RSVP on our Discord
Parking & Transportation:
UCSD strictly enforces parking regulations. Paid parking is available on-site, but please be mindful of time limits to avoid tickets.
We strongly recommend taking the trolley or arranging drop-off.
The Blue Line Trolley comes every 15 minutes. You can park at the Nobel Drive Station, park on the 4th floor of the parking garage, take it two quick stops, and exit at the UCSD Central Campus Station, which drops you directly in front of the Design & Innovation Building.
We can’t wait to celebrate one year of LDDSD! 💕
Frostfall Faire
Winter's magic is settling over the realm, and we're calling all adventurers to gather for one final celebration before the year comes to a close. Join us for a day filled with cozy stories, festive treats, and holiday cheer as we welcome the season together.
Bundle up, assemble your party, and step into a wintry realm of sparkle and adventure!
Saturday, December 6 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kraken Dice
739 Design Ct Suite 503
Chula Vista, CA 91911
$15 Cash or Venmo
Soups of the Season
Warm up with a hearty soup bar complete with fresh rolls and crisp salad. For dessert, join our holiday baked goods potluck! Bring something sweet to share (enough for 5+ people, nut-free)!
Choose Your Winter Quest
Our DMs are crafting magical, frosty one-shots filled with enchanted encounters, festive challenges, and chilly twists.
What winter tale will you venture into?
Festive Attire Encouraged
Cozy sweaters, winter witches, snow sprites, holiday sparkle!
Come dressed in your seasonal best!
Supernova November
RSVPS OPEN!
The stars have aligned, and your seat on the starcruiser awaits.
Join us for a full day of sci-fi fantasy one-shots, brunch, and intergalactic community vibes.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Design & Innovation Building, UCSD 9510 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093
Cost: $10 (cash or Venmo at check-in)
Food: Brunch buffet bar included
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Six-Hour Format: 4 hours of one-shots, 1 hour of community time, plus a short presentation from MAVERiC Studios on their VR x TTRPG projects, and some shopping opportunities.
Vendors & Presenters
Reps from MAVERiC Studios will join us during the first hour with items for sale and project demos. Collaborators that are men will be on-site during this time window.
Dress Theme: FUTURE FANTASY
Think chrome, capes, neon, goggles, shimmer, weird alien elegance. Show us what you thought we’d be wearing by now.
Parking Tips
UCSD parking is strict. Please get dropped off or take the Blue Line trolley from Nobel Drive Station. It’s two stops to UCSD Central Campus, which drops you right in front of the venue!
RSVP INSTRUCTIONS
Review all table descriptions
Click the emoji for the one table you want to join
Do not click more than once or on multiple tables
Clicking more than one moves your RSVP
Clicking the same emoji twice removes it
Graveyard Smash
🧟♀️ GRAVEYARD SMASH RSVPs ARE OPEN! 🪦
The veil is thinning and something sinister stirs below… Our spookiest event of the year has clawed its way back from the grave!
📅 Sunday, October 5
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 At Ease Games, San Diego
💵 $15 Cash or Venmo
🍕 Slices for Souls – Pizza’s on us to fuel your frightful adventure!
💀 Pick Your Peril – Each DM is brewing up a haunting one-shot.
🧙 Dress to Distress – Costumes highly encouraged—zombies, witches, and all things spooky welcome!
⚠️ Spots are limited – Only 5 players per table!
Don’t ghost this one... RSVP now on Discord before the crypt closes!
Back to Ghoul
Save The Date
Pack your bags, polish your apples, and report to hell homeroom
BACK TO GHOUL is in session! Our first-ever spooky, school-themed fundraiser will benefit The Goblin Guild, a nonprofit founded by our very own @GeekyGoblinMom | Melissa that brings the magic of D&D to teens and tweens!
When: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Mt. Everest Academy
Tickets:
$40 Player
$20 Spectator
Presented by Ladies of D&D San Diego and Tavern Tales SD
Two incredible communities coming together to bring you a night of spooky, schoolyard shenanigans all in support of The Goblin Guild!
For the first time ever, this will be a mixed-attendance event!
While LDDSD events are usually women-only, Back to Ghoul will open its doors to all genders in support of The Goblin Guild.
Note: Ticket prices are a bit higher for this event, as proceeds go toward our fundraising goal: helping sponsor tuition for kids to experience the magic of D&D through The Goblin Guild! (edited)
Yeehawust
The sun’s high, the boots are dusty, and trouble’s brewin’ on the frontier... Yeehawgust is ridin’ into town! Saddle up for a wild western one-shot event packed with outlaws, haunted mines, desert magic, and high-noon showdowns. Whether you're robbing a runaway train or making deals with desert spirits, every table is a rootin'-tootin' tale of grit, glory, and gunsmoke.
EVENT DETAILS,
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Mickey Cafagna Community Center
13094 Civic Center Dr, Poway, CA 92064
Cost: $15 (Cash or Venmo at check-in)
Choose Your Showdown – Each DM is spinnin' up a tale of western mischief and magical mayhem. You might track down a cursed outlaw, uncover a ghost town’s secrets, or duel your way through a dusty saloon.
Dress the Part – Don your best cowboy hats, prairie skirts, or outlaw gear. From snake oil salesmen to saloon dancers, we wanna see your wild west flair!
Supper's On! - We're hostin' a community potluck to keep bellies full and spirits high! Bring along your favorite dish to share! Whether it's baked beans, cornbread, or somethin' sweet! Just make sure to wrastle enough grub for at least 20 people! Please note we are Nut Free at all our events!
Limited Spots – Only 5 players per table. RSVP before the sun sets on your chance to join!
Oops All... One Shot
Date: April 5, 2025
Location: At Ease Games
Oops, All... is a wild, class-locked one-shot event where every adventurer at your table shares the same class—leading to absolute chaos, creativity, and unforgettable moments! DMs crafted unique adventures designed around a single class’s strengths (and weaknesses), from heists with Rogues to arcane catastrophes with Wizards! Pick your table, embrace the madness, and see if your mono-class party can rise to the challenge. Will you thrive in perfect synergy or crash in spectacular fashion?
$13 per person
RSVP on Discord
March Monster Madness
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Location: Normal Heights Community Center
March Monster Madness is an all-out, action-packed one-shot where fearless adventurers face off against terrifying monsters in custom arenas—all for the roar of the crowd! DMs set the stage with unique settings, levels, and 2014 or 2024 rules. Bring your fiercest warrior, unleash your best strategies, and fight for glory, survival, and spectacle! Do you have what it takes to put on a show?
$10 cover for venue
RSVP on Discord
Galentine's Day: Sweet Adventures in Candyland
Calling all adventurers!
Get ready for an unforgettable Galentine's Day One-Shot as we embark on a whimsical journey through Candy Land to have your wish granted by the legendary King Candy!
Join us for a night full of fun, laughter, and epic adventures. Indulge in a delectable pasta bar and sweet desserts, and don't miss your chance to win fabulous prizes in our exciting raffle.
Whether you're a seasoned hero or new to the table, this is the perfect way to celebrate friendship and fun. Let’s roll some dice and make it a night to remember!
Social Mixer
Join us for our first-ever meet-up as we kick off a fun-filled journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This is a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded women, learn the basics of D&D, and make some new friends along the way. Whether you're completely new to the game or just looking to connect with others, this event is designed to be fun, casual, and welcoming for all levels of experience!
What to Expect:
Learn to Play: New to D&D? No problem! We’ll have a brief introduction to the game and basic mechanics, so you can jump in with confidence.
Character Creation: Ready to roll? We’ll guide you through the exciting process of creating your very own character. Pick your race, class, and background to start your D&D adventure!
Light Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy a selection of delicious light snacks and beverages as you mingle and chat with fellow adventurers.
Socialize & Connect: Meet new friends and join a supportive community of women who love D&D.
Whether you’re here to dive into character creation, ask questions, or just enjoy a night of fun and fantasy, this mixer is all about making connections and having a great time!
We can’t wait to meet you and start this adventure together! ✨
Become A Volunteer
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