Dungeons & Dragons
Weekly D&D in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland
Weekly tables for primary schoolers, high schoolers and adults at our Macleod Street hub. All experience levels welcome - membership from $15 a week, or drop in casually.
A weekly table-top adventure
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a co-operative storytelling game played around a table. One player, the Dungeon Master, guides the adventure, and everyone else plays a character in the story - making decisions, solving problems together and rolling dice to see how things play out. No screens and no experience needed - new to the rules? We'll teach you as you play.
Our community D&D is about bringing like-minded people together for the chance to do something different. Bairnsdale has plenty going for kids and young adults who love basketball or footy - this is for the ones where that's never quite been their thing. Around the table, week after week, they find their people.
Tables run weekly at ESports Collective on Macleod Street, Bairnsdale - a Tuesday table for high schoolers and adults, a Thursday table for primary schoolers, plus NDIS-only sessions. A regular crew comes along each week, with room to grow into more tables as more people step up. Become a member for $15 a week, or drop in casually.
All experience levels welcome - from never-rolled-a-dice to seasoned players who know every spell by heart.
A table for every age
Our Tuesday table brings high schoolers and adults together for ongoing campaigns. Build a character, team up and see where the story takes you. Brand new players are always welcome.
Thursday afternoons belong to our primary school adventurers. A friendly Dungeon Master and a story they help write, every single week - imagination, teamwork and plenty of dice rolls.
NDIS-only sessions, with support from our Support Workers or Peer Support Mentors at the table. Funding covers the support, not access to D&D. Ask us which table is the right fit.
Not sure which table fits? Get in touch and we'll point you to the right crew.
A crew for every kind of player
People who love storytelling and strategy, and want a regular place to dig into a long-running adventure with the same crew each week.
Kids and adults looking for their thing, when basketball or footy never quite was. A weekly activity built on imagination instead of a scoreboard.
Anyone who's always been curious about D&D but never had a crew to try it with. No prep, no rulebook to memorise, just turn up and play.
High schoolers and adults share the Tuesday table, primary schoolers have Thursdays to themselves, and NDIS participants have their own NDIS-only sessions.
If someone in your life lights up around fantasy, dice and a good story, this is for them.
Same time, same crew, real story
Same time every week
Tables run at the same time each week so you build a routine and see the same faces. High schoolers and adults play Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm, primary schoolers Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm, and we also run NDIS-only sessions. A regular crew comes along, with room to grow into more tables as more people step up.
Small tables, real parts
Tables are kept small, around 4 to 5 players, so everyone gets a real part in the story. Your Dungeon Master keeps the story moving and makes sure the quieter players get their moment too.
Step into the Dungeon Master seat
For players who want to take it further, we mentor those interested in becoming a Dungeon Master - running their own table, building their own world, and shaping the story for others.
Pick your way to play
There are two ways to play D&D at ESports Collective: become a member to hold your seat in an ongoing campaign, or drop in casually when there's room. Either way, there's a place for you.
Your $15 a week holds your seat in an ongoing campaign, and works out cheaper than casual with no cash to sort at the door. A membership covers either your weekly table or three hours of gaming - most people at this table pick the table.
Not here every week? Drop in for $22 cash on the day whenever there's a seat free. Your table might run a campaign or one-shot adventures - the call sits with your Dungeon Master each week.
Campaigns need the same players back consistently, so if you want a guaranteed spot in an ongoing story, membership is the way in.
We also run NDIS-only sessions. Participants can use their funding for support from our workers - funding covers the support, not access to D&D.
What a session looks like
Real games, real crews, all at our purpose-built hub on Macleod Street, Bairnsdale.
Join using your NDIS funding
NDIS participants can use their funding for support from our Support Workers or Peer Support Mentors during the session - funding covers the support, not access to D&D. We also run NDIS-only sessions, and we'll help you find the table that's the right fit. How funding fits depends on a participant's goals - it may draw on Core supports (Assistance with Social and Community Participation), Capacity Building (Increased Social and Community Participation), or other goal-aligned categories. We're happy to help map the right line items to a plan. D&D suits people with goals around:
Social participation and community connection
Communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence, turn-taking and group dynamics
Working toward independence in the community
If you're a participant, family member or support coordinator, get in touch and we'll talk through how to join with NDIS funding and arrange the right support for the table.
Dungeons & Dragons questions
What is Dungeons & Dragons?
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a co-operative storytelling game played around a table. One player, the Dungeon Master, guides the adventure, and everyone else plays a character in the story - making decisions, solving problems together and rolling dice to see how things play out. There's no screen and no experience needed; the game runs on imagination, teamwork and conversation.
When does D&D run in Bairnsdale?
Our D&D tables run weekly at ESports Collective on Macleod Street, Bairnsdale. High schoolers and adults play together on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm, primary schoolers play Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm, and we also run NDIS-only sessions. Get in touch and we'll point you to the right table.
How much does D&D cost at ESports Collective?
Membership is $15 a week, paid monthly. It holds your seat in an ongoing campaign. A membership covers either your weekly table or three hours of gaming time, not both. Casual play is $22 cash on the day, whenever there's a seat free at your table.
What's the difference between membership and casual play?
Membership ($15 a week, paid monthly) guarantees your seat in an ongoing campaign and works out cheaper than casual. Casual play ($22 on the day) suits people who can't come every week - you join when there's a seat free, and your Dungeon Master decides each week whether the table runs the campaign or one-shot adventures.
Do I need to know how to play Dungeons & Dragons to join?
No. All experience levels are welcome, from never-rolled-a-dice to seasoned players. There's no prep and no rulebook to memorise - just turn up and play, and the table will teach you the ropes.
How big are the D&D groups?
Tables are kept small, around 4 to 5 players, so everyone gets a real part in the story. Your Dungeon Master keeps things moving and makes sure the quieter players get their moment too.
Who is D&D at ESports Collective for?
Anyone who loves storytelling and strategy, or who's looking for their thing when basketball or footy never quite was. It's a community activity that brings like-minded people together, with a Tuesday table for high schoolers and adults, a Thursday table for primary schoolers, plus NDIS-only sessions.
Is there a D&D table for adults?
Yes. Adults play on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm, sharing the table with our high schoolers in ongoing campaigns. If you've always wanted a regular game but never had a crew to play with, brand new players are always welcome.
Can I learn to be a Dungeon Master?
Yes. For players who want to take it further, we mentor those interested in stepping into the Dungeon Master seat - running their own table, building their own world, and shaping the story for others.
Can NDIS funding be used for D&D?
Yes. NDIS participants can use their funding for support from our Support Workers or Peer Support Mentors during the session - funding covers the support, not access to D&D. We also run NDIS-only sessions, and we'll help you find the table that's the right fit. Funding is flexible and depends on the participant's goals - it may draw on Core supports (Assistance with Social and Community Participation), Capacity Building (Increased Social and Community Participation), or other goal-aligned categories. Get in touch and we'll help map the right line items to the plan.
Where are the D&D sessions held?
At our purpose-built gaming hub at 58 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, in the heart of East Gippsland.
How do I join D&D at ESports Collective?
Send us an enquiry via the D&D enquiry page, call 0485 835 536, or email hello@esportscollective.com.au. We'll point you to the right table for your age and let you know the current session times.
Ready to join the table?
Dungeons & Dragons runs weekly in Bairnsdale, with tables for primary schoolers, high schoolers and adults. Send us an enquiry, or get in touch and we'll talk you through it.
or call 0485 835 536