StartPlaying makes it possible for Game Masters to be paid for their services. But how much are you, as a Player, paying to join a game on StartPlaying? 👀
How much does it cost to play in a game on StartPlaying?
Each Game Master on StartPlaying sets their own prices for their sessions. The average price for games on StartPlaying is $15-20 a session.
📌 Tip: You can always use the Price filter to find games with the right price for you!
Is the price listed for the whole game or per session?
If you join a one-shot, the price you see is a one time cost because the game only meets one time.
If you join a campaign, the price you see is what you will pay each time your group meets, or plays a session.
What is a one-shot and what is a campaign?
A one-shot is a self-contained adventure that takes players through a complete story arc in a single session.
A campaign is a series of connected sessions set in the same world, running over multiple weeks or months.
What is the service fee?
A small service fee is added at checkout on top of the session price.
This fee covers StartPlaying's credit card processing costs and fees to our payment processor, Stripe.
The exact amount is displayed at checkout before you confirm your booking.
If you receive a refund, the service fee is refunded along with the session cost.
How often will I be charged?
If you join a one-shot, you will be charged one time for a single game session.
If you join a campaign, you will be charged each time your group meets for a session.
Players are automatically charged 1 hour after the session start time. See When Are Players Charged? for more detail.
When am I charged for my game?
Players are automatically charged for their games one hour after the session start time.
Why do I have to add my card if I only want to play in free games?
Yes. Even for free games on StartPlaying, all players must add a card during checkout. This helps:
Ensure accountability and prevent spam.
Assist with identity matching and verification.