Deathwish5eTM Conventions

(July 30 - August 3, 2025)

Methods of Play

Play Deathwish5e at Conventions. Playing Deathwish5e at conventions is the best way to play. Official sessions are played using "Formal Play" (see below), feature physical terrain and miniatures, include a Deathwish5e Card Pack for every player, and is the first place you can experience the newest adventures before they’re released to the public!

Play Deathwish5e at Home. You can play Deathwish5e at home with your friends! When you do, you can use the official rules (see “Formal Play” below), or any other rules that you prefer (see “Casual Play” below)! You or your GM can purchase an official Deathwish5e Adventure Kit (coming soon) which includes an adventure module, 5 Deathwish5e Card Packs, plus something special for your GM! Alternatively, you can play for fun using only the cards you already own. There’s no wrong way to play Deathwish5e at home!

 

Play Deathwish5e Online. Officially-approved Deathwish5e games through StartPlaying.Games are coming soon. These games may come with cards just like at a convention, or they may not; each GM will be different. But either way, you’ll be able to use any Deathwish5e cards you’ve already obtained. Check with your GM for their preferred way of verifying your cards.

 

Formal Play. Formal Play simply means the game is being played using the official Deathwish5e rule set, including character creation guidance, house rules, and so on.

 

Epic Play. Epic Play refers to an adventure shared by multiple groups of players, all pursuing different goals in the name of one big shared quest. It’s the most exciting way to play!

Casual Play. Casual Play simply means the game may be played using different character creation guidance, different house rules, or other modifications, but your Deathwish5e cards are legal for play no matter what else is changed. After all, that’s what makes Deathwish5e what it is!