Role-playing

Role-playing is like playing make-believe, but more structured. It's like putting on a costume or using your imagination to pretend you are someone else. In a role-playing game (RPG), you create a character and act out their story in a fictional world with other people who are also pretending to be different characters. You might be a superhero or a knight, a dragon or a wizard, and you might need to solve puzzles, fight monsters, or complete quests to advance your character's story.

Think of it like playing dress-up with rules. Just like how you might play house or store with friends and decide who will be the mommy or the store owner, in role-playing, you'll talk with the other players to decide what kind of characters you want to be and what kind of adventures you want to have. You might create a backstory for your character or decide how they speak and act. Then, you'll interact with the other players' characters in the game world, making choices and solving challenges as your character.

Ultimately, role-playing is a fun way to explore different personalities, work together with friends, and create your own adventures.