Get a full table and run a one-shot this January
We handle recruiting and table building. You show up and run a great session. Meet new players who may join your paid games.
Free event for both players and GMs.
Event window
Weekends in January
Session length
3–4 hour one-shot
Game system
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Virtual tabletop
Roll20
Benefits
Why join PartyUp events
Meet players open to paid campaigns
We market our events to players searching for ongoing games with professional GMs. There's no guarentees, but our goal is to bring you players that might join your paid games.
Quality tables
Run a one-shot for a quality table with zero marketing or coordination work on your end. We match players into groups based on their experience level, playstyle, and tone preferences.
Zero operational overhead
We handle player signups, matchmaking, confirmations, dropouts, waitlists, Discord setup, and reminders for you so you can focus on running the game.
Premade One Shots
Pick from a set of premade one-shots that include Roll20 templates and pre-generated characters. Run the game with minimal prep work required.
Operations
How the event works
Players signup with preferences
Experience level, playstyle, tone preferences, and boundaries are collected from players.
PartyUp builds quality tables
We match based on experience level, playstyle, and expectations.
Pick your favorite table
You see the players in each group and why they were matched together. Claim the table that fits your style.
Run a one-shot
Host a 3–4 hour one-shot during the event.
If your group clicks, continue however you want. Paid campaigns afterward are allowed and encouraged.
Who this event is perfect for
GMs who run paid campaigns and want to meet new players.
GMs who prefer to focus on the session instead of recruiting.
GMs who value tables with great chemistry.
GMs who want input on tools built specifically for pros.
Why PartyUp
What makes PartyUp different
Chemistry-based matching
Players are grouped based on experience level, playstyle, vibe, and tone preferences to reduce friction at the table.
Designed around GM quality of life
You decide when you want to participate. When you do, we deliver a quality table and handle all of the operations so you can focus on running the game.
Real community
This is a curated community experience connecting great GMs with great players.
Natural growth pipeline
If players love your table, they can follow you into future games or long-term campaigns outside the event.
What we ask from GMs
Minimal prep work, no restrictions on recruiting for paid games.
Select a table and show up.
Run a welcoming, high-quality session.
Follow the community guidelines.
Be kind to beginners.