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How to Play The Book Shop Role Playing Game

Ready for an adventure? Here's everything you need to know to play our Role Playing Game (RPG) this Book Week Scotland

Watch this how to video for instructions on how to play the game, from creating your characters to being the Bibliophile or Game Master! Want to play the game yourself? There are two versions of this game available: The Classic Version is your typical role-playing game, set in a book shop and suitable for a maximum of 5 players. The Library Version is set in a library and simplifies the game so large groups can play.

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You can also watch our ragtag bunch of heroes featuring Hari Conner (Finding Home, Into the Dungeon), Kieron Gillen (Wicked + the Divine, DIE), Marjorie Liu (Monstress, Black Widow), Val McDermid (Wire in the Blood, Still Life) and Ram V (These Savage Shores, Blue in Green) play 'The Book Shop' in a special event for Book Week Scotland.

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