Getting started
Do I need to know how to play Dungeons & Dragons?
No. First-time tables are for people who have never played. The character comes ready-made and the DM explains each rule when it is needed. Within half an hour you know what the d20 does.
Can I come alone?
Yes, most people do. Tables are made up of people who do not know each other and the DM makes the introductions. If you prefer company, book several seats at the same table, while there is room.
Can I come with a friend?
Yes. Book two seats at the same table, while there is room, and you sit together. Each of you plays your own character. At first-time tables everyone has never played, so nobody arrives with an edge over the other.
Are there women at the tables?
Tables are mixed and change from week to week. If you would like a table with more women, write to us before booking and we will see which one suits you. The Dungeon Master of the first-time tables is a woman.
Is it safe to arrive and leave at night?
The venues are in busy neighborhoods of Cuernavaca: Centro, Rancho Cortés, and Vista Hermosa. Each game page says when it ends, and each venue page lists its hours and where to park. If something worries you, tell the DM or venue staff.
Do I have to bring dice, books or a costume?
No. The table brings dice, sheets and pencils, and the DM brings the rules. If you have your own dice, bring them: everyone likes rolling their own. Costumes are optional and nobody expects one.
Which edition of Dungeons & Dragons do you play?
Most games use the 2024 rules, and so do first-time tables. A few use the 2014 rules. Every game states its edition on its page, so you see it before booking.
Can I bring my own character?
It depends on the game. In some the character is included, in others you bring yours and in others it is created at the start of the session with the DM’s help. Each game page says which of the three applies.
How long does a game last?
Three to four hours, depending on the game, with a break halfway. A one-shot starts and ends in that session. A campaign runs for several weeks with the same group. Each game page shows its start and end time.
Payments and invoices
How much does a game cost?
Your first game costs $70 MXN. A single session is $130 MXN. The 4-session season is $440 MXN. The 8-session saga is $800 MXN. All in Mexican pesos. Food and drinks are not included: you pay the restaurant directly.
How much do I have to order at the restaurant?
Each venue asks for a minimum spend per person, from $100 MXN to $150 MXN depending on the place. You pay the restaurant, not us, and it is your dinner or drinks while you play.
How can I pay for my booking?
By credit or debit card, cash at OXXO or SPEI bank transfer. With a card the booking is confirmed instantly. With OXXO or SPEI, when the payment is credited, so pay ahead of time.
Can I get an invoice?
Yes. Request your CFDI invoice for each payment from your profile, with your tax details. A provider authorized by the SAT, Mexico’s tax authority, issues it. Enter your tax details before paying and request the invoice within the same month.
What happens if I have to cancel?
If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you get a full refund. After that there is no refund, but you get a credit of the same value for another game. The final policy is in the terms, before bookings open.
At the table
How many people are at a table?
Three to six players, plus the DM. The exact capacity and open seats appear on each game. We prefer small tables: everyone talks more and nobody waits half an hour for a turn.
What if I do not know what to do on my turn?
The DM helps. Say "I do not know what to do" and they suggest two or three options, or remind you what your character can do. Nobody expects you to know the rules, and mistakes are part of the game.
Can I keep my character after the first game?
Yes. Your character and what they earned are saved in your profile, and you can take them to another table that accepts their level. For a long campaign you can also create a new one, with the DM’s help.
Safety and ages
From what age can I play?
Venues that serve alcohol admit only people over 18 and may ask for ID. If there are tables for minors, they are announced separately with their schedule and venue. If you doubt a specific game, write to us before booking.
What do you do if someone behaves badly at the table?
The DM pauses the game and talks to the person. If it is harassment, discrimination or pushing after a no, we remove them from the table, no refund, no second chance. Anyone can tell the DM or venue staff. We believe them.
What topics come up in the stories?
Before starting, the DM asks which topics nobody wants to see and avoids them. There are monsters, fights and suspense, and each game page states its tone. If something bothers you mid-game, say so and the story changes with no explanation needed.
If you want to run games
Can I run games if I am already a Dungeon Master?
Yes, we are looking for Dungeon Masters in Cuernavaca. Write to hola@dndmexico.mx with your experience and the style you like to run. We talk, introduce you to venues and list your games on the schedule, where people book directly.
What do I need to run a table?
Know the basic rules, explain well and make sure everyone has a good time. We do not ask for years of experience. First-time tables need patience to teach and pacing so fights do not drag. Registration details are settled with you in the first chat.
Can I run my own adventure?
Yes. You can propose your own adventure or campaign, using SRD 5.2.1 rules or generic role-playing rules. State level, length and tone. We prefer original stories: we do not reproduce text from the official books.
If you own a restaurant
How can my restaurant host games?
Write to hola@dndmexico.mx with the venue's name, neighborhood and how many tables it can set aside. We visit, check that the table is comfortable for five or six people and agree on hours. We start in Cuernavaca; other cities later.
What does my restaurant gain?
Revenue in slow hours. Each player pays their minimum spend directly to your venue, and one table seats three to six people for about three hours. You also get new customers who, if they liked the place, come back for dinner.
What does my venue need to host a table?
A table or corner that fits six people, music low enough to talk over, and an agreed schedule. No equipment or remodeling needed. Dice, sheets and the DM come with us; staff serve it like any other table.
Is your question not here?
Write to us at hola@dndmexico.mx and DND México will reply within one business day. If you already want to play, check out the first-time guide or the game calendar.
To read at your own pace: what a Dungeon Master does, the classes, explained, the first night, step by step.