Wisconsin Adventures: Dreams & Nightmares

Wisconsin Adventures: Dreams & Nightmares

This special session of Dungeons and Dragons hosted by Black Point Estate will be held at: 
HORTICULTURAL HALL • LAKE GENEVA, WI
Sunday April 27, 2025 | 10 AM - 4 PM

Put on your best half-plate, prep your spell book and pack your rope, adventurer: on the 51st anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, you’ll be traveling to Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva, the site of the very first GenCon in 1974—as well as the birthplace of D&D creator Gary Gygax—to partake in a very special session of the world’s most famous tabletop roleplaying game. Immerse yourself in a brand-new 5e module, Wisconsin Adventures: Dreams & Nightmares, where you’ll make countless memories (and even more ability checks). Explore the mysteries of Hamilton’s Tower or brave the narrow confines of Witches Gulch as you check for traps, cure wounds and sneak (...or Rage) your way to victory. 

The Wisconsin Historical Society will introduce the game with a brief presentation on the history of Dungeons & Dragons, led by Society author-educator Kurt Griesemer.  
 
After an hour break, where guests can feel free to get lunch and stretch their legs, the fun really starts with the 4-hour gaming experience beginning at noon. All guests will receive a hard copy of the module Wisconsin Adventures: Dreams & Nightmares for participating in the event—don’t worry, that’s considered a Free Action. Special commemorative dice, additional gaming modules and more will also be available for purchase. 

Not an avid role player? Not a problem! Spectators can join in on the fun, too, by attending the presentation and watching players thwart challenges in-game. Although the session might be nail-biting to watch, you won’t have to make any Constitution saving throws ... but the party wizard casting Hold Person on a Badger State cryptid might.  

Whatever you do, don’t hesitate to participate—there's no time for a Short Rest, so roll for Initiative and pick up your tickets now! 

Advanced Registration is Required!
Society members receive a 10% discount on the Spectator price, the add-on is not discountable. Please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. 

COST

$25 per person (spectator price) | $10 add-on per person to join the campaign! 
Society members receive a 10% discount on the Spectator price, the add-on is not discountable. Please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.

Purchase Tickets Here

Know Before You Go & Accessibility

Please arrive at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147 by 9:45 a.m. for check in. Program will start promptly at 10 a.m. A lunch break will be provided between 11 a.m. and noon where guests can leave the Horticultural Hall and return for the gaming session beginning at noon. There is free street parking in the neighborhoods around Horticultural Hall and paid meter parking along Broad Street. 

Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at blackpointestate@wisconsinhistory.org or 262-248-1888. 

Contact: For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.