Gamify the World

Expect the unexpected. Unless you expected turning reality TV into a tabletop roleplaying game, in which case, expect exactly what you expected. Adam Winney joins Blake on the must-watch endeavor to create a tabletop roleplaying game that mirrors the highs, lows, and duplicitous interpersonal navigation of Big Brother. Roll those dice & win those hearts with us as we discover "The House:...

You can't put two burly men with emotional hangups & charged banter on the internet and NOT get them shipped. C'mon. Abby Bokun joins Blake on the romantically charged and surprisingly un-Call-of-Duty-centric mission to create a tabletop roleplaying game celebrating everybody's favorite fandom ship from Call of Duty, SoapGhost. Put these traumatized soldier playthings in situations...

Can you make a TTRPG out of a pop sensation & gay icon's discography? Let's call it a Maybe. Dave Berenato joins Blake on the historical, transformative adventure to create a tabletop roleplaying game celebrating all things Carly Rae Jepsen. Embody your favorite era of the pop star and guide a girl through young love as we discover "Call My Muses: The Loveliest Odyssey." Play...

The simulation is broken. The simulation is also trans & looks great in leather. Blaire Battle joins Blake on the philosophical, mind-bending venture to create a tabletop roleplaying game that captures the spirit of The Matrix. Hack in, race the dice, and fix the simulation alongside us as we discover "The Simulated Simulara: Down the Rabbit Hole" Play the full version of "The S...

We are all stardust. But first, we're a big ball of nonsense scored by the catchiest theme song you've ever heard. Kami Henderson joins Blake on the joyful, surprisingly functional trip down memory lane to create a tabletop game that captures the video game Katamari Damacy in a TTRPG. Dress up your royalty, roll things around, and make a wish as we discover "Heir to the Cosmos: Do You...

When you think about it, what ISN'T a Gay Fantasia on National Themes? Math classes, probably, but that's about it. Ali Gordon joins Blake on the reflective, introspective journey into our collective mindscape to create a tabletop role-playing game for the play Angels in America, by Tony Kushner. Learn your truths, find connections in the aether, and try to live as much life as you can get...

They're magical. They're girls. They care deeply about astrology. And now you can be one too. (A Sailor Scout, not a lesbian.) (Though, I suppose you can be both.) Chris Lam joins Blake on the emotional, hilarious, and endlessly earnest endeavor to recreate the feelings & friendships of Sailor Moon around the table. Make your own star-powered super-girl, bond (or break) over scenes wit...

Yes, it's already a game. Yes, it's already largely derived from one of the largest TTRPG's of all time. But are we going to let that stop us? Not on your life, criminal scum. Amy Vorpahl joins Blake on the riotous, wholy unexpected adventure to create an experience that recreates the experience of Skyrim around a table. Go on epic adventures, bring home treasures, and fill your house...

Jane Eyre. Wuthering Heights. The Brontës were known for their books, but what was it like to be these sisters - and specifically, to live alongside their shithead brother Branwell? Maddox Pennington joins Blake on the literary, historically-rife journey to create a tabletop game that simulates the realized & unrealized lives, accomplishments, and ambitions of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë...

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. It's a school. It's a home. It's a hot spot for every gay's favorite superheroes. You know the ones. Ryan Parseghian joins Blake on the heroic venture of cracking into just what makes X-Men the staple of superhero culture we love. Is it powers? Is it social commentary? Is it ~drama~? Team up with us as we fight threats from our back yard,...

When it comes to vampire games, you're almost always either the hunter or the hunted. But what if you could be a secret (gayer) third thing? Jocelyn Cubstead joins Blake on the undeniably queer, blood-soaked journey to create a tabletop game that evokes the most classic of Victorian-Era vampire novels. Struggle for power, truth, and agency alongside us as we discover "The Stake, The Fang,...

You know the musical. You know the mask. You may even know the machinations behind the chandelier drop. But did you know the vast number of non-musical adaptations? Did you know the Phantom's nemesis, the Persian? And did you know that the Phantom's name is Erik? D'Angelo Reyes joins Blake on the hauntingly beautiful, trap-laden escapade to create a tabletop game that captures the esse...

Where dreams of stardom come true, and you can scare the daylights out of your children with a ride based on the Aliens movie franchise. But can you recreate this unique theme park experience around the table? David Leppert joins Blake on the unseasonably busy, intellectual-property-laden trek to create the game that captures the feeling of visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios. Listen to the tw...

A quick rundown of what this show is, what you can expect from each episode, and why I'm doing this in the first place. (In short - if you like tabletop roleplaying games, interview shows, or absurdly deep dives on incredibly specific topics, you're in the right spot.) Follow the show on Instagram at @gamify.theworld , or the host Blake Benson at @blakedbenson .