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Listing yourself as a paid Game Master

Apply to run games for money: what we ask for, how approval works, what you keep, and how you get paid.

EveryoneUpdated August 18, 2026

If you run good games, you can list yourself at Game Masters and charge for them. There is no membership requirement and no monthly cost β€” you apply, we review, and then you are bookable.

Applying

  1. Write the listing

    Apply asks what you run, your format (online, in person, or both), your rate, session length, and a description. Be specific: β€œCurse of Strahd for 4–5 players, in person, Thursdays” gets booked; β€œany system, any time” does not.
  2. Set up payouts

    Stripe onboarding, the same as marketplace selling. Stripe holds your identity and bank details, not us.
  3. Wait for review

    A person reads every listing before it goes live. This is not a formality β€” it is why groups trust the list at all.

What we look for

  • A description that tells a group what a session with you is actually like.
  • A rate that matches the format and length, stated plainly.
  • A cancellation policy. Any reasonable one; just say it.
  • An account in good standing β€” no active moderation actions.

What you keep

All of it. There is no platform fee on paid GM bookings today β€” only Stripe's processing fee, which every payment anywhere carries. If that ever changes you will be told well before it does, not discover it in a payout.

Running a paid game

  • Turn up. A GM who cancels late, twice, will not stay listed.
  • Be clear about what is included before they pay β€” session zero, character creation, a campaign or a one-shot.
  • Everything in the code of conduct applies, and applies harder because they paid you.
  • If a group includes minors, the same safety rules apply as to any session β€” see age and safety.

Reviews

Only people who booked you can review you, and you cannot remove one. You can reply. A single bad review with a calm reply reads far better than a listing with no reviews at all.

Still stuck? Browse all help or contact us. To report someone or something, use the report action on the relevant profile, post, or session β€” it sends us the context automatically.