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PaperBag: The Roleplaying Game Show

Live bi-monthly Tuesdays on Twitch.
8:00 PM EST • 7:00 PM CST • 6:00 PM MST • 5:00 PM PST

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PaperBag: the Roleplaying Game Show is a fast-paced, improvised roleplaying show  where cast and crew dive into a new genre every scene — all to benefit charity. Streams bimonthly Tuesdays from March to November.

Our Stream Schedule

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How PaperBag is Played…

  • Each GM runs ONE scene with each player. Their job is to guide the player to their highest and best performance.
  • They get a random genre from the Dice of Destiny and then the GM and Player are sent their respective scene prompts. The prompts are different because they have different points of view.
  • They have 3 minutes to read their prompt and prepare for their performance (with no assistance from other participants, chat, or the staff).
  • They then get 10 minutes to roleplay the scene.
  • There is at least one moment where they use their ability to affect the scene through a dice roll.
  • Then CHAT and the two GMs give the player a 1-5 star rating for their performance.
  • Scores are added up, and highest at the end of the night wins the big prize. The other participants get prizes from one of the sponsors.

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Episode Details

Watch all episodes of PaperBag on YouTube:

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PaperBag’s Values

PaperBag & Charity: PaperBag supports various charities throughout the season, including Diversity Saves, the National Immigration Law Center, and St. Jude’s by raising funds through fundraiser episodes specifically for their causes.

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  • Play safe: Every session uses safety tools, including custom lines and veils for our improv-based show, so performers can take risks and still look after each other.

PaperBag’s Charter Sponsors

PaperBag exists because these partners backed PaperBag from the very first scene. We’re proud to have them in our corner.

As we head into 2027, we’re opening the door to additional sponsors who want to help improvised roleplay reach more players and more stages. Let’s talk about what we can build together.

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