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How It Works

A simple way to discover, share, and grow the tabletop gaming community in Kansas and surrounding areas.

Three Simple Steps

Join, discover, and connect with your local tabletop gaming community.

1. Find Listings

Browse stores, groups, creators, events and resources across Kansas and nearby areas.

2. Add or Update

Submit a listing for your store or group, or update your existing information securely.

3. Connect & Play

Discover local players, gaming spaces and upcoming community events.

Welcome to Heartland Tabletop Network

Our community directory connects players with stores, gaming groups, creators, and events across Kansas and surrounding areas. Anyone can explore the directory. Submitting or updating a listing does not require a WordPress account.

01

Find Your Community

Search the directory for gaming stores, clubs, groups, creators, and upcoming events. Browse by category, location, game system, or interests, then open a listing to view its public information and events.

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02

Add Your Listing

Add a store, group, club, creator, or another tabletop resource. The form is divided into listing details, contact information, images, and events. You do not need a WordPress account.

Step 1: Start with your contact and listing information

  1. Open Add a Listing and enter the Authorized Contact Email. This private address is used to send secure update links later; it is not displayed as your public contact email.
  2. Enter your Listing Name, choose a Listing Category that best fits your organization, and write a clear Description explaining what you offer and who can join or visit.
  3. Complete City and State; choose a suggested city when available, or enter your city and select the state. Add the optional Street Address if visitors need to find a physical location. The listing map uses this location.

Step 2: Add links, contact details and interests

  1. Under Links, enter a website or social URL. Use Add Link for additional links (up to eight), and optionally give each a friendly display name.
  2. Use Public Contact Email (optional) and Phone Number (optional) only for information you want visitors to see. Contact Email Link Name changes how the public email link is labeled.
  3. In Games / Products / Services, enter comma-separated terms, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Miniature Painting, Terrain. Each term becomes a clickable tag for visitors.

Step 3: Choose your images

Add a listing logo or header image where offered, then use Add Photos for additional gallery pictures. Gallery files can be JPG, PNG, or WebP, up to 5 MB each and 20 images total. Photos help visitors recognize your store, group, or work. You can leave optional images blank.

Step 4: Add optional events

The Events editor appears below your listing information and photos. Follow the full event walkthrough in section 04. You can submit a listing without events and add them later using your secure update link.

Step 5: Check and submit

Review your spelling, public contact information, images, and any events; then submit the form. Your new listing is sent for administrator review and appears in the directory once approved.

Tip: Keep your authorized email accessible. You will need it to request changes without a WordPress login.

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03

Keep Your Listing Updated

You can update details without logging into the WordPress dashboard.

  1. Open your published listing and select Request Update.
  2. Provide the authorized contact email for that listing.
  3. Follow the secure email link, valid for 30 minutes and one use.
  4. Edit your details and submit your changes.

Authorized changes are logged and applied without a separate administrator approval step. New or replacement images may still require review.

04

Add and Manage Events

Use the Events section below the listing fields and photos to advertise game nights, tournaments, conventions, meetups, and other scheduled activities. Events belong to a listing but can have a different address, contact, and website.

Create an event

  1. Select Add Another Event, or select Edit on an existing event to open its fields. The event list is scrollable and shows each event's name and date when collapsed.
  2. Enter the Event Name and Event Description. Describe what happens, who can attend, and any useful preparation or admission information.
  3. Set Event Date, Start Time, and Closing Time. If closing time is earlier than start time, the event is treated as finishing the next day.
  4. Enter the Event Address including city, state, and ZIP code when possible. This is used for the event's public map and can differ from the listing address. Add an optional Event Phone.
  5. Enter an optional Event Website URL for registration or more information. Use Website Title (optional) to replace the default link text with a descriptive title such as Register for the Tournament.
  6. Optionally upload an Event Banner (JPG, PNG, or WebP, maximum 5 MB). Set Banner Title Color to make the overlaid event name readable, and check the Live event preview.

Add, edit, or remove more events

Select Add Another Event for each additional date or session (up to the configured limit, normally ten). In the scrollable event list, select Edit to reopen an event, or Delete to remove it. Review the full list before submitting your listing or update; edits and deletions take effect when the form is saved.

How visitors see events

Upcoming events are displayed in chronological order on the listing profile. When several events are available, visitors can select tabs, use Previous and Next controls, or view the indicators beneath the events. Each event shows its own banner, description, date and times, contact details, website, and map. Once its closing time has passed, the expired event no longer appears publicly; the main listing stays available.

Example: If you host a weekly tabletop night, add each scheduled date as a separate event so visitors can find the correct time and details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account?

No. Browsing, submitting a listing, and requesting a listing update do not require a WordPress account.

Is my authorized email address public?

No. Your authorized contact email is kept private for secure listing update verification. A separately entered public email may be displayed on your listing.

Why is my new listing not visible yet?

New listings are submitted for administrator review. They appear in the directory after approval. Please allow up to 24–48 hours for authorization.

What happens if my update link expires?

Request a new secure link from your listing profile. Each link is single-use and expires in 30 minutes.

Can I add multiple events?

Yes. Use Add Another Event for each date, up to the configured limit (normally ten). Edit or Delete events from the scrollable event list before saving.

Can my event be at a different location from my listing?

Yes. Enter the specific Event Address for the event map; it does not need to match the listing location.

How do I make the event title readable on a banner?

Choose Banner Title Color and check the Live event preview. High contrast between the title and banner image is easiest to read.

Need Help?

Questions about submitting, updating, or correcting a listing? Contact Heartland Tabletop Network.

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