Joining the RPGA is fast, easy, and fun. Better yet, your free membership lasts a lifetime. As a member, you are eligible to play RPGA-sanctioned events anywhere in the world. You also gain access to the Member's Page and are eligible to register for the D&D Rewards program.
When you attend any RPGA-sanctioned event, the organizers will have a membership application and a membership card for you. Ask to register, fill out the short form, and grab your card; you can start playing then and there.
To find an event near you, visit the Event Calendar.
Once your RPGA number is registered in our system, you can choose to upgrade your membership using the GM program. When you join the RPGA as a GM, you enjoy access to global gaming just like player members, plus a lot more. The GM Program provides you with access to free adventure downloads, grants you the ability to sanction RPGA home play, game days, and conventions, and puts tangible game materials like durable area-effect templates, and D&D Miniatures in your hands. RPGA GMs can even sanction select adventures from Dungeon magazine. To get the good stuff, you must first pass the Herald-Level GM Test. You can take the Herald test online, and better yet, it is free.
Basic Member Perk
The following list gives you a brief look at some basic benefits available to all RPGA members. For a more detailed look at player and GM rewards, visit the D&D Rewards page.
D&D Campaigns
A campaign style game where you create your own character and play it at any RPGA-sanctioned event featuring the current campaign. During play, you interact with the adventure's story and challenges, and your character's actions help determine the course of the game over two year story arc by way of online adventure tracking.
Living Campaigns
Players create a character and develop it from game to game throughout a campaign arc.
Classic Adventures
Characters are prewritten with the adventure. Once each player chooses a character, the game begins. Classics are a great way for both beginners and experienced players to jump into action.
Interactive Events
Adopt a persona, don a costume, and socialize in character with other members. Enjoy an evening where intrigue and interaction take precedence over combat prowess.
Member's Page
Each member can access the Member's Page to update account information, track their play history, and enjoy other features. GMs use the member's page to order adventures, schedule events, and report results.
Feature Articles
Regular articles provide you with insights, tools, and new perspectives to help you game. Contributors run the gamut from industry insiders to members in the trenches.