This event investigates the use of Dungeons & Dragons 5e to engage with the history of the early Islamic world. We ask what challenges are posed by the use of historical settings in roleplaying games. What kind of ethical issues are involved in roleplaying characters from diverse cultural and historical locations? The panel features academics with specialisms in the study of Ancient History who have developed a unique setting for the popular roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. The discussion will be chaired by MGSN’s Dr Jennifer Cromwell.

This event is supported by Game in Lab and Manchester Metropolitan University.