Date: Sunday, November 29th, 2026
Time: 4:00-8:00 PM
Location: d.b.a – 41 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003 (East Village – Manhattan)
Games Offered: Dungeon Crawler Carl, D&D 5e
GMs: RJ, JC
Join us for TTRPG one-shots at d.b.a.! We’ll provide everything you need to play, including a pre-made character, dice, minis, maps, and more.
This event is 21+
RJ’s Game: Dungeon Crawler World
System: Dungeon Crawler Carl
Level: First Floor
Neeeeeeeeeeeew Achievement!!! A whole new world: don’t you dare close your eyes, don’t even blink!!! It’s the end of the world, all structures have fallen and the dungeon entrances have opened. And I’m not even talking about the game yet!!! I kid. I kid. Kinda…. You have discovered a new way to get your Dungeon Crawler Carl fix on! Or you just wanna see what all the hoopla is about. Come join us in dungeon crawler world. Best of luck crawler. You’re gonna need it.
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JC’s Game: Midnight Raid at the Masquerade
System: D&D 5e
Level: 5
An evening of deception. A fortune to steal. A night to survive.
The invitations are sealed, the champagne is chilled, and the wealthiest elite in the city are gathering for a night of extravagant revelry at the Earl Ascendent’s lavish masquerade ball. Behind gilded doors, fortunes change hands, secrets are whispered, and smiles conceal a thousand lies.
You and your friends, however, have your own reasons for attending. You’ve heard of the Earl’s fabulous treasures, and one particular piece will be on display for the first time: the Midnight Mask, a priceless magical artifact. Your plan? Don a disguise, mingle with the nobility, learn what you can, and escape with the treasure.
But the ball is merely a ruse with a much darker purpose. The masks, distributed to guests upon arrival, are enchanted with a sinister curse. They cannot be removed, and when the clock strikes midnight, anyone still wearing one will surrender their mind and will to the Earl Ascendent forever.
Now, with time running short and suspicion lurking behind every false face, you must unravel the mystery of the cursed masks, uncover the truth behind your host, and thwart whatever dark scheme he has set in motion.
Trust is a luxury. Everyone has something to hide. And at this ball, the truth will literally set you free.
CW: This one-shot D&D adventure features themes of high society, mystery, deception, infiltration, curses, and magic. Sensitive content includes (but is not limited to) fantasy violence, blood, curses, mind control, puppeteering, light body horror, and the (slight) possibility of character death. We use X, N, and O cards, Lines & Veils, and other safety tools to ensure that players feel comfortable, listened to, and can enjoy the experience as much as possible.
COMMUNITY SEATS: Our Community Seat Program is a mutual-aid initiative that allows us to offer tickets to gaming events at no cost to players who need a break on the ticket price. We believe that inclusivity means doing everything we can to make sure anyone, regardless of financial circumstance, has an opportunity to come play and have some fun! If you check out with a Community Seat ticket and have a preference for which game you’d like to play, please email us at play@crystalswordgames.com and let us know. We will do our best to honor all requests. Community Seats may be moved to any table dependent upon table size and availability.
Price range: $0.00 through $37.00
