Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! We invite you to join us for a beginner game of BOTC at our home at the Board Games Arboretum!
Changeling Event Type: Special Event. Age recommendation 16 years +
What to Expect: Come solo or with friends and immerse yourself in a game of Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC). These member-exclusive events are great opportunities to meet other members of the Changeling community.
What is Blood on the Clocktower? Blood on the Clocktower is an advanced version of the game Werewolf, and crucially the dead still have an important role to play in the game. The game is run by a Storyteller who has carefully crafted an experience and facilitates the game for up to 20 players. It is part deduction and part deception. Set in the little village of Ravenswood Bluff, players in the game assume different roles, each with unique abilities to hunt down the evil or stay hidden as one.
Player Level: Beginner-friendly. For this event, we will be playing the beginner-friendly script: Trouble Brewing. (video) (wiki). There will also be time at the top of the game to review rules and ask questions.
Never played before, but interested in learning more? Start with the basic rules of Blood on the Clocktower with our head game expert, Jeremy, on YouTube.
General Admission: Admission includes access to the privately booked space and a full playthrough of the game. We will play a second game or more if there is time. If tickets are sold out for this event, please join the waitlist to be notified if a space opens up!
Tickets are priced and sold per person. Pre-purchased seats will be held for attendees for the first 15 minutes of the event.
Membership & Passes: Changeling Gaming Memberships include event discounts for our paid subscribers. After just two events within a 30-day period, our members save, with the potential of over $80 per month! For this event, each Special Event Membership ticket purchased must have a single individual corresponding Patreon Special Events Membership Subscription. Or, a temporary Membership Pass may be presented with Special Event stamp slots available for each ticket purchased.
Proof of membership will be required at the door.
Attire: For a game like Blood on the Clocktower, which thrives on atmosphere and a mysterious setting, what we encourage for attire, but do not require, are garments with dark, moody colours like black, deep purple, or blood red.
If you want to go full out for your own immersive fun, to help set the tone and vibe of our story, think of an eerie, almost haunted feel; a Victorian or Gothic aesthetic.
About Board Games Arboretum: Your new friendly local game shop in Toronto's Liberty Village. We have board games, TCGs, TTRPGs, puzzles and accessories as well as a playspace for games and events.
Food & Drink: We do not offer any food or drink but outside food & non-alcoholic drink is welcome. We also have a Stay & Play Partnership with local venues along the laneway. Show your ticket up to an hour either before or after the event to receive a discount on your purchase to enjoy during or after the event! You can also stop by the shop for additional discount coupons to other local vendors.
What's the Space Like?: Changeling aims to craft the best gaming experience when at our partnering venues while respecting their space, regular services, and capabilities. While we can’t always make adjustments to our shared space, we can still provide information to help you make an informed decision about attending. Here’s what to expect on an average visit,
💡Lighting: White/Bright 🔊Sound: Medium
🪑Chair Type: Chairs (Cushioned with Back Support)
✨Event Capacity/Venue Capacity: Medium (20-40 Gamers)
🚪Public Presence: Semi-Private/Open to Passersby
🎲Table Space: Average
About Changeling Gaming: We are a collective of game experts based in Toronto. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to play games and make new friends along the way. Changeling Gaming Experiences includes,
Changeling Gaming - Local Play Events: Since 2024, Changeling Gaming has been hosting gaming events in collaboration with local venues in the Greater Toronto Area. From board games to RPGs, anything gaming, we are there to have fun and make friends along the way.
The Board Games Arboretum: Join us in Liberty Village for your next shopping experience and even more events!
Northern Gaming Retreats: Sometimes it can be hard to game for just one night! Our seasonal retreats are a great way to game all weekend long, escape the city, and create deeper bonds within the community.
The Rainbow Gaming Hub: Our team likes to give back to our communities; having queer founders, Changeling works to create extended safe spaces for folks under the rainbow umbrella to gather and game.
Changeling Gaming - How-to-Play on YouTube: Get into games with our experts’ tutorials.
A note about Canadian Blood Services (CBS): Our events are only possible because of local community support. At Changeling Gaming, we work to give back so that we can all keep gaming together.
To learn more about CBS and to join our donation team, please visit our team page.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that photos and videos will be taken at the event for use on social media to show new members what our gatherings are like, and to also share on the Changeling Community Discord, so we can all look back on the fun moments gaming together. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our team know once on-site so we can direct you to the photo-free tables.
Photo Credit: @calvin.campos
Still have any questions?: Join the Changeling Discord to connect, ask questions to our Game Experts, and learn when even more games are scheduled!
Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to play games and make new friends along the way.