EbbTide808
First Post
Hi everyone, first time posting here. I'm looking to put together an adventure/adventures incorporating gambling games. Coins, magic items, esteem, blessings, or other rewards might be on the line. Or maybe the direction the plot takes is a direct outcome.
Here were a few ideas I had off the top of my head:
How have you used gambling in your games? I'd love to hear what you've done, or any ideas or recommendation you might have. I'm DMing D&D 5E, but I think the question is easily system agnostic.
Here were a few ideas I had off the top of my head:
- straight forward casino games with in game stakes
- A racing game with multiple skill checks / rolls along the way, maybe with the opportunity to buy or earn advantages as part of the race mechanic.
- Make the game fantasy scale, (example: Use the whole of the ring city of Sigil for a giant Roulette game)
How have you used gambling in your games? I'd love to hear what you've done, or any ideas or recommendation you might have. I'm DMing D&D 5E, but I think the question is easily system agnostic.