Dungeons & Dragons gives players something to connect over from the very first session: a shared story.
At Lightmare, our online Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop role-playing sessions give players a supported place to create characters, explore imaginary worlds and build friendships through collaborative play.
Lightmare programs may be eligible for NDIS funding, depending on the participant’s plan, goals and available budgets.
Whether you’re completely new to D&D, want to play without committing to a long campaign, or you’re ready to build a character and follow their story over time, there’s a way to get involved.
Tabletop role-playing games give players the chance to step into another character, make choices and experience different social situations within the safety of a shared fantasy world.
For Lightmare, that makes D&D a fantastic social sandbox.
Players can practise communicating, collaborating, making decisions and responding to different situations as part of the adventure. Things won’t always go to plan, and that’s part of the fun. There’s room to experiment, make mistakes, learn through experience and try again.
At the same time, players have an outlet for imagination and creativity through character development, storytelling and the world they build together.
And because everyone is working through the same adventure, players have opportunities to express themselves, build social confidence and develop genuine friendships around something they already enjoy.
Fridays | Up to 4–6 players
Curious about D&D? Haven’t played before? Or just enjoy a good adventure without wanting to commit to a long-running campaign?
Hobby Lobby is a welcoming way to explore tabletop role-playing and see what it’s all about.
Players can learn about the hobby, try D&D and enjoy collaborative role play without needing to commit to an ongoing storyline.
It’s a great starting point for new players, as well as experienced players who simply want a more flexible way to play.
Monday, Thursday and Friday | Up to
4 players per campaign
Ready for a longer adventure?
Our ongoing campaigns follow a continuing story with a consistent cast of characters.
Players have the opportunity to develop their character over time, see where their choices take the story and become part of a shared narrative alongside the other players.
It’s ideal for players who enjoy immersing themselves in a story and want the consistency of returning to the same campaign, characters and fellow players.
One of the real strengths of D&D is that the social interaction isn’t the whole point of the activity. It happens while everyone is busy doing something they genuinely enjoy.
Through the experience, players have opportunities to:
The goal isn’t to turn D&D into homework.
It’s still D&D. There are quests to complete, characters to develop, questionable decisions to make and, occasionally, dice that absolutely refuse to cooperate.
Skills and social confidence develop alongside the adventure, rather than becoming the focus of it.
You don’t need years of experience or an encyclopaedic knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons to take part.
That’s exactly what Hobby Lobby is there for.
It gives players the chance to learn about tabletop role-playing, experience it for themselves and work out whether they’d like to explore it further.
And if an ongoing campaign sounds more exciting, the Lightmare team can help work out which option may be the best fit.
Lightmare has spent 17 years bringing gamers together through games, creativity and game development.
More than 3,000 participants have taken part in Lightmare programs, connecting through social gaming, digital art, game development, Vibe Coding and Dungeons & Dragons.
Being a real game studio matters. The Lightmare team understands why games, characters, stories and imaginary worlds mean so much to the people who love them.
We understand gamers because we are gamers.
And sometimes, finding your people starts with finding the right game.
Whether you’re completely new to D&D or looking for an ongoing campaign, talk to the Lightmare team and see whether it feels like the right fit.
Or ask us about the D&D sessions currently available.
No. Hobby Lobby provides a welcoming way for players to learn about tabletop role-playing and try it for themselves.
No. Hobby Lobby is also suitable for players who enjoy D&D but don’t want to commit to a continuing campaign.
Hobby Lobby offers a flexible way to learn about and enjoy D&D without committing to a long-running story.
Ongoing campaigns have a continuing narrative and consistent cast of characters, giving players the opportunity to develop their character and follow their journey over time.
Hobby Lobby accommodates up to 4–6 players. Ongoing campaigns have a maximum of four players per campaign.
Hobby Lobby currently runs on Fridays. Ongoing campaigns are currently offered on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
D&D gives players opportunities to practise communication, collaboration and decision-making while they’re immersed in a shared story. They can experiment with different ways of responding to situations, express themselves creatively and build confidence and friendships through a genuine shared interest.
Lightmare programs may be eligible for NDIS funding depending on the participant’s plan, goals and available budgets.
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