Megagame - The Parliament of Neo-Leeds
Play as the members of the parliament of Neo-Leeds, the UK's colony on Mars and navigate the political world in microcosm.
Date and time
Location
The Adelphi
1-3 Hunslet Road Leeds LS10 1JQ United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 7 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Do you want to spend a day as a Martian politician? Want to test your political cunning in a live environment with other players? Want to see a totally new story unfold in front of you?
After the success of the first megagame run by Leeds Nerds, we will be running this game again with improved rules and more experienced control. In this game you play as the politicians in Neo-Leeds, the UK's colony on Mars. You will be voting on what happens to the city while trying to get what you want. There will be negotiation, diplomacy and potentially some backstabbing so if you know politics, it will all be very familiar.
The game will take place on the 11th of October from 12:00 to 19:00 in the The Adelphi. Please be aware that the venue does not have any wheelchair accessibility. Further details, such as specific mechanics, roles and a schedule for the day, will be sent after tickets have closed.
We will also need people to help run the event as control. If you are a GM or similar, then this is in the same vein. It's amazing fun to watch the chaotic story of the player's actions unfold and then prodding it in just the right way. We will need some control for the event to run at all so please consider it.
If you have any questions, there is an FAQ below.
Frequently asked questions
A megagame sits in the space between large scale tabletop games and LARPing. The game capitalises on the number of players to create an ecosystem of players acting off each other with everyone contributing to the rich story of the day.
The best way to understand is to get an example of one in action. Shut up and Sit Down have some fantastic videos chronicling their experience with Watch The Skies from their perspective. There are also many articles that give more thorough explanations. Check the extra links section above for more.
Not at all! We have designed it to be as approachable as possible and there will be plenty of aid on the day. You will probably like this if you love being cunning or clever or seeing stories come from player interaction. If you are familiar with 'Model UN' then you know what it will be like.
The day will be pretty intense so make sure that you will be comfortable being on your feet for the day. Make sure to bring water however the venue requires that we only get snacks and drinks from them. It is also advised to bring something to take notes with.
Above there are links to some articles with advise about how to get the most out of a megagame but the key advice I would give is to get stuck in. You will get out what you put in so don't be afraid to be creative, risky or bold.
All you need is a decent ability to understand rules. The mechanics of this game are not too complex but players will always need some help. That said, we will be so grateful for any help provided so talk to us if you at all interested.
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