Events

Dive into the world of Golarion as an agent of the Pathfinder Society, or perhaps give aid to the people of the Pact Worlds as part of Starfinder Society during Paizo Organized Play sessions at Diversions! These open role-playing sessions welcome players of all experience levels; with the option to join as your schedule allows, this format of RPG play is great for players with busy or unpredictable schedules.

Pathfinder & Starfinder Society meets at Diversions on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, starting at 5:30 PM. Session playtime varies and usually takes no less than three hours. Details of upcoming sessions can be found here!

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About Paizo Organized Play:
Paizo Organized Play is a worldwide roleplaying organization where players can take the same character and play in any game around the globe, whether online, at game stores, conventions, or beyond! Scenarios and quests are designed to bring players together as they explore new worlds, investigate mysteries and fight the forces of evil in a shared setting that responds to their decisions. Organized Play sessions are available for Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society, depending on your interest, and sessions are run by local GMs, with a goal of providing a welcoming space for players of varying experience levels. 

Experience an award-winning script for this Blood on the Clocktower Special Feature session! Storyteller Jack G. will lead players in The Ballad of Seat 7, a script which won the Pandemonium Institute's 2025 Script World Cup! Grab your Player Pass before all that's left is an empty Seat 7...

Player Pass: $12 (15 spots available)

The Djinn Rule: Seat 7 remains empty. Its choices are arbitrary. Once per game the storyteller may speak on its behalf.

The Ballad of Seat 7 runs mostly like any other Clocktower game, though one seat remains open. Tokens are passed out as usual, including to the empty seat 7. Each night, the Storyteller determines what actions the seat takes following its role in night order. Once per game the storyteller may choose to speak for the seat. This can be public, private, does not need to be the truth, and can be used to nominate and accuse a player (even itself!) A storyteller may also choose to not use this ability if they think it will benefit the seat’s team to stay silent. There is no limit to what you can say or how long you speak. The only limit is that you can only have one instance of speaking per game.

It can be so hard to pick the perfect little game just by looking at the box! Will it live up to your hopes or will it end up collecting dust on the recipient’s shelves? Come test out some of our favorite stocking stuffer games — whether you’re gifting for a loved one or yourself, or simply wanting to enjoy an evening of learning some fun new games.

No sign-up required — standard gaming passes only ($7 or less for 2 hours).

Enjoy an evening of games and gaiety as OUTdoors IC takes over Diversions! From 7-9PM, OUTdoors IC has invited the community to enjoy an indoor social gathering, now that colder weather is finally here. OUTdoors IC is an Iowa City-based nature enthusiast group for LGBTQ+ folks that is dedicated to building community and Diversions is excited to be partnering with them for this event!

Click here to learn more about OUTdoors IC!

Join Diversions for a thrilling game of Blood on the Clocktower every week! This cryptic social deduction game may remind players of similar games such as Mafia, Werewolf, or Traitors - but its unique roles and twists make it a crowd favorite!

All Starter sessions are planned as introductory events, focusing on the foundational script, Trouble Brewing. Although experienced players are welcome to participate, there will be an emphasis on welcoming new players to the game and building an understanding of the game.

• This event is FREE, but a Player Pass is required to participate - grab yours here!
• Spots are limited to 15 players for each session.
• Doors open at 5:30PM and participants are encouraged to mingle prior to the game. Each session starts at 6:00 SHARP. 

STORYTELLER: John P.

FEATURED SCRIPT: Trouble Brewing

Join an open table and try out a fun new game! This Community Game Night will feature a learn & play for Twinkle Twinkle, the newest game from the creative minds at Allplay. 

“Draft clickity-clackity, transparent tiles to fill your star chart and explore the universe. You'll connect Constellations, build belts of Asteroids, and study your Satellites with the game's modular scoring system. Be careful of those pesky Black Holes—that is, unless you've got the perfect place to put them!

Twinkle Twinkle also features a variable turn order: the tile you draft determines how early you go in the next round. The market shows what's coming next, so plan ahead!”

Community Game Nights are intended to gather folks together to game, socialize, and build a sense of community and joy together! Whether you love gaming or just want to come and enjoy the vibes, Community Game Night is the chill space to enjoy an evening.

No sign-up required — standard gaming passes only ($7 or less for 2 hours).

Shop local art, board games, and more at A Merry Bitchin’ Market, a collaboration between Diversions and Bitchin’ Events. On December 6th from 3-7pm, explore the wares of talented local artists gathered at Diversions for all your gifting needs! Earn a discount coupon for any Diversions’ merchandise with every purchase from one of the local artists! Vendors featured will be:

• Glow Candy Jewels
• Broersma Studio
• Goose Guild
• Karma’s Curios
• Schriek Arts
• Pokemon Tarot
• Mud and String
• Bethany Laranda Wood Studio
• Crystal Forestry
• Bitchin' Stitchin'

Grab a few gifts (including a few for yourself!) from these local vendors and peruse Diversions' wide selection of games, puzzles, and knick-knacks! Bonus quest: make a donation to the Coralville Food Pantry for a fresh cup of hot chocolate!

Our Game Hall will be filled with vendors throughout the afternoon, so please keep that in mind while making any gaming-related plans.

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Come join the Socially Anxious Hangout Group to play some games and have a bit of fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.)

Click here for additional event details on the group's event page.

Join Diversions for a thrilling round of Blood on the Clocktower every week! This Level Up session aims to give players a taste of the complexities of the game beyond the foundational script with an emphasis on building on prior game experience, but players in this session are expected to understand the basics of the game and be ready to level up their skills!

• $6 for a Player Pass, which is required to participate - grab yours here!
• Spots are limited to 15 players for each session.
• Doors open at 5:00PM and participants are encouraged to mingle prior to the game. Each game starts at 5:30 SHARP. 

STORYTELLER: Jessica I.

FEATURED SCRIPT: Kill My Darlings

Dive into the world of Golarion as an agent of the Pathfinder Society, or perhaps give aid to the people of the Pact Worlds as part of Starfinder Society during Paizo Organized Play sessions at Diversions! These open role-playing sessions welcome players of all experience levels; with the option to join as your schedule allows, this format of RPG play is great for players with busy or unpredictable schedules.

Pathfinder & Starfinder Society meets at Diversions on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, starting at 5:30 PM. Session playtime varies and usually takes no less than three hours. Details of upcoming sessions can be found here!

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About Paizo Organized Play:
Paizo Organized Play is a worldwide roleplaying organization where players can take the same character and play in any game around the globe, whether online, at game stores, conventions, or beyond! Scenarios and quests are designed to bring players together as they explore new worlds, investigate mysteries and fight the forces of evil in a shared setting that responds to their decisions. Organized Play sessions are available for Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society, depending on your interest, and sessions are run by local GMs, with a goal of providing a welcoming space for players of varying experience levels.