ARRPG provides printable materials designed to support tabletop role-playing game programs in retirement communities. These resources are intended to reduce staff workload, simplify setup, and ensure that programs are easy to explain, promote, and run.
All materials are optional. Communities may use as much or as little as they find helpful.
Materials at a Glance
- Program overview handouts
- Resident-facing flyers
- Large-print reference sheets
- Simple character sheets
- Session summaries and sign-up sheets
- Facilitator guides and checklists
Materials are designed to be clear, accessible, and easy to print.
Program Overview Handouts
Program overview sheets provide a concise explanation of what an RPG program is, how it works, and what residents can expect. These handouts are suitable for administrators, staff, residents, and family members.
They are written in plain language and focus on participation, comfort, and social engagement rather than technical details.
Resident-Facing Flyers
Printable flyers help introduce the program to residents in a friendly, low-pressure way. These materials emphasize that:
- No experience is required
- Participation is voluntary
- Sessions are conversational and cooperative
Flyers can be posted on bulletin boards, included in activity calendars, or shared during meetings.
Large-Print Reference Sheets
Large-print reference materials help participants follow along comfortably during sessions. These may include:
- Simple explanations of how play works
- Common terms or reminders
- Brief summaries of ongoing stories
Reference sheets are intentionally uncluttered and designed for ease of use at the table.
Simple Character Sheets
Character sheets are designed to be easy to understand and quick to complete. They focus on ideas and personality rather than numbers or rules.
Large-print versions are available, and facilitators are encouraged to simplify or adapt sheets as needed.
Facilitator Guides and Checklists
Facilitator materials support those leading the program by offering:
- Session Zero checklists
- First-session outlines
- Gentle pacing reminders
- Sample prompts and questions
These guides are meant to support facilitators, not instruct or evaluate them.
Scheduling and Sign-Up Tools
Printable sign-up sheets and scheduling templates help communities organize participation without creating pressure. These tools allow residents to express interest without committing long-term.
Short session summary sheets can also help groups remember what happened previously, making it easier to return after a break.
Easy to Use, Easy to Adapt
All printable materials are designed to be adaptable. Communities may customize language, adjust formatting, or combine materials to fit existing programming styles.
Nothing is required. Everything is flexible.
ARRPG’s printable program materials are designed to make tabletop role-playing game programs easy to introduce, easy to explain, and easy to support. They reduce preparation time while supporting accessibility, clarity, and resident comfort.
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