Membership Benefits
For a lifetime fee of $30, get the following:
Whether your gaming interest is in board games, chess, D&D, or classic Nintendo and Sony, GEMS is the right place for you.
We host community gaming nights and professional panels with industry insiders. Get access to our weekly events and more.
You'll make real friends at GEMS. And maybe defeat some of your enemies, too. Valiantly, of course, since all Sternies are valiant.
For a lifetime fee of $30, get the following:
Free access to all of the events we host through CampusGroups! That $5 drinks fee won't be a problem once you've joined GEMS.
Our newsletter, delivered straight to your Stern inbox so you never miss any of our monthly game nights, chess lunches, or industry panels.
Get in touch with our professional contacts in the gaming industry. And your fellow Sternies. We have one of the most vibrant and engaged communities of any club on campus.
Feb 25 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join us for a relaxed D&D Character Workshop designed for beginners and newcomers. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a D&D character step by step, including choosing a class, abilities, and a simple backstory. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. The workshop is focused on creativity, light strategy, and social interaction rather than gameplay, making it easy to jump in. This event is a great opportunity to meet people across programs, take a break from coursework, and try something new in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to D&D or just interested in learning more, you’re invited to join us.
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Mar 4 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Curious about building your own fictional worlds but not sure where to start? Join us for a relaxed World-Building Workshop designed for beginners and creatives of all kinds. In this session, you’ll learn how to design a setting step by step. The workshop will cover four tentpoles of world design: CORE, STORY, SETTING, and GAME. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. The workshop emphasizes imagination, collaborative brainstorming, and practical tips for making cohesive, playable worlds rather than heavy theory, making it easy to jump in. This event is a great opportunity to meet people across programs, take a break from coursework, and try something new in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to world-building or looking to expand your skills, you’re invited to join us. Dress Casual (jeans ok)
KMC 3-130