Critical Hits Chicago

StartPlaying

Critical Hits Chicago

Oct 26, 2025

Join Wizard Staffing Co and StartPlaying for an afternoon of in-person one-shots at Clara on October 26th from 2pm-6pm! The talented Wizards at Wizard Staffing Co aim to provide an exciting in-person event here in Chicago—we're running all of your favorite systems including Dungeons & Dragons, Daggerheart, Vampire: The Masquerade, Troika! and more! We will have some spare adventuring equipment (dice, pencils, etc.) but encourage our participants to bring their own! Our gracious hosts, Clara (2027 W North Ave, Chicago, IL), will be serving up their full menu of delicious drinks and snacks for players to order and enjoy throughout the event. Detailed menu offerings and allergy information can be found on their website. Please note, you must be 21+ to attend this event. Location: Clara, 2027 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

Frequently asked questions

How do I sign up to play games?

Just head over to the games page and sign up for whatever game you like!

Is my payment Secure?

Yes! We use Stripe for credit card processing. They are one of the largest and most secure payment processors online.

I have other questions, who do I contact?

If you have any questions about using the StartPlaying.Games platform, you can contact support@startplayinggames.com

Is this event in-person?

Yes! We are excited to host an in-person event for our GMs and Players to enjoy!

What should I bring?

Players are encouraged to bring their own dice and writing utensils. Wizard Staffing Co will supply pregenerated characters for systems (or character creation may happen during the first part of the session, please review details for individual games for more information.)

What time should I show up?

We recommend showing-up a few minutes early to get settled in and meet your GM.

How do I get there?

Clara can be found at 2027 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, located conveniently close to the Damen Blue Line stop, the North Avenue Bus (72), and Damen Bus (50) as well as other transportation options through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) https://www.transitchicago.com/