Spells & Dragons was co-founded by Josh and a fellow D&D enthusiast to share their love of the game with as many people as possible. With Josh’s background in hospitality, creating fun and engaging environments has always been second nature to him.

Josh quickly realized that Dungeons & Dragons offered more than just entertainment—it also helped develop crucial prosocial skills, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking.

Seeing the immense potential for young people to benefit, Josh decided to focus on bringing the magic of D&D to Kiwi kids, helping them grow, learn, and create their own adventures.

Now leading Spells & Dragons solo, Josh is dedicated to continuing the mission of fostering learning and personal growth through the power of tabletop role-playing games.

Meet the Game Masters

Joshua Wilkinson  (He/Him)

Josh (Ngā Puhi/Te Ātiawa) has spent eight years working and managing in hospitality roles in locations across Auckland. Whether it be restaurants, bars or hotels, Josh’s passion came from his responsibility to facilitate a safe environment for others to have fun.

That duty of care mixed with a genuine passion for table top games and game master experience is what Josh brought to the Spells & Dragons table (bad pun intended!).

Creativity has been Josh’s calling from a young age. Inspired by his father, a fan of arcade games and choose your own adventure novels, Josh has found joy in a mix of video games and old school pen and paper games since he was old enough to read.

Being the oldest cousin in a big whānau, Josh always loved being able to share his creative joys with the next generation and to see the connections these games could make between himself and his loved ones.

Josh’s passion for games and story means it’s a challenge to find a game in which Josh hasn’t played - and Josh draws on all these games to create something truly unique for his players.

Dungeons and Dragons will always be the jewel in the crown for Josh however, as he believes it allows for the most creative autonomy and most interesting stories to be told.

Josh lives in Auckland’s North Shore with his family, where he spends most of his time writing, producing a D&D podcast and supporting his family.

Testimonials From Our Players

  • I had never played D&D before having the privilege to play with Josh as my GM. Even before we started the campaign I was met with an overwhelming amount of support and patience from him that has continued through every session. Josh creates amazing and memorable experiences that I can’t stop talking about with anyone that will listen.

    Jade

  • Amazing world building and characters. At first I wasn't sure I would like D&D but after playing with Harris once, I was hooked!

    • Jordi

  • Josh was my first game master. He was very supportive in teaching me the game. He was always well prepared, dedicated and put a lot of effort into our campaigns, and I had a lot of fun.

    Daniel

  • Josh is a great GM, he makes us feel that we create the world around his. He is always prepared for any decisions the players make and keeps the story interesting and fun!!

    Katherine

  • Josh I one of the best GM's I have had the pleasure of playing with, his knowledge of the game and willingness to help make an immersive experience really makes the game that much more enjoyable.

    Scott

  • I’ve never been more confident than sitting at a table with Harris, pretending to be a teleporting frog-person. I had lots of fun, lots of laughs, and made lots of friends.

    • Ignus

  • Josh created the most immersive campaign I've experienced and always had fun encounters to play through.

    • Varian

  • If you are looking for a great place to start your tabletop journey, I highly recommend Josh as your game master. I had played D&D a few times before but nothing really clicked. Josh is able to create such fantastic worlds and weave player characters together so well, and also allow you room to learn the game as you go. I can guarantee you will be in good hands and have an amazing experience.

    Luke

  • One time, Harris let me be a wild Australian Dragon-man, and then I got turned into a God. Was a pretty wild & fun time!”

    • Nickö

  • Creative and quick on his feet, Josh's ability to follow the lead of his players produces an oft illusive immersion and an envonment that feels tailored to thier mood. Every session is a fun session with a GM like Josh.

    Adam

  • Both Harris and Josh are amazingly creative GM's and the perfect way for anyone to start playing D&D! With Josh I played a 10 foot tall Ogre named Snakk. He wasn't the brightest of the bunch but Josh always gave him his chance in the spotlight. With Harris the campaign went all the way to lvl 20! I played a wickedly smart elephant scientist. Atlhough both stories were so different they were both so fun!

    Kael

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