Juan Shot: A Celebration of Filipino TTRPGs

Mark your calendars for Juan Shot, a unique event that celebrates tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) with a distinctly Filipino flavor! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Parola Gallery—one of the largest galleries in UP Diliman in UP College of Fine Arts, known for hosting art exhibits from Filipino students and creators and curating unique events for any creative venture. 

What is Juan Shot?

Juan Shot is all about celebrating the Filipino-ness of TTRPGs. It’s a day where gaming enthusiasts, storytellers, and creatives come together to explore TTRPGs while incorporating local stories, folklore, and legends. The event aims to highlight how role-playing games can be an engaging way to celebrate and preserve our rich cultural heritage through interactive storytelling.

What to Expect:

• Filipino-Inspired Campaigns and Adventures: Experience TTRPGs with narratives that draw inspiration from Filipino mythology, history, and modern-day stories.
• Collaborative Storytelling: Players and game masters will have the chance to come together to create epic adventures that are grounded in local traditions.
• Performances: Enjoy live performances that bring focus to unique Filipino talents and local artist, showcasing the theatrical and creative aspect of the games.
• Workshop/Talk on Getting Started with TTRPGs: New to role-playing games? Don’t worry! There will be a beginner-friendly workshop or talk focused on how easy and fun it is to dive into TTRPGs, even if you’ve never played before. There are also workshops that align with interests related to playing TTRPGs. 
• Showcasing Local Creators: Creators like artists, merchants, and vendors selling unique items that will enrich gaming in your tables. Stickers, arts, items, small things that 
• Community Celebration: This event is designed to bring together the TTRPG community, whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious to learn more.

Why You Should Attend

Juan Shot isn’t just an ordinary gaming event. It’s a platform that fuses the creativity of TTRPGs with the richness of Filipino culture. If you love games, stories, and the unique vibrancy of Filipino folklore, this is the place for you!

Purchase your tickets online through our website. We accept GCash, bank transfers, and PayPal as payment options. Ticketing open until November or until supplies last. 

Join us at Parola Gallery for a day of fun, storytelling, and a deep dive into the world of Filipino-inspired tabletop role-playing games. See you at Juan Shot!