Adventure Guide Guild
Adventure Guides help bring GEOTL to life — creating games, stories, and unforgettable moments for everyone attending. Adventure Guides are volunteers who help make the convention possible, whether by hosting games as Game Masters (GMs/DMs) or supporting the event in other ways.
Great Escape on the Lakes would not be the same without the incredible Adventure Guides who help make this event such a memorable gathering.
Thank you for being part of what makes GEOTL special.
If you’re willing to host a game or volunteer your time, we would truly appreciate your help.
Interested in Volunteering or Becoming an Adventure Guide?
Applications must be submitted prior to August 1st by emailing your request to:
GEOTL@GreatEscapeAdventures.net
You may also apply through the GEOTL Discord application (coming soon).
Adventure Guides must commit to at least 4 hours of approved activities and agree to the guidelines below.
Planning Games
Adventure Guides hosting games must submit them for approval and scheduling through Tabletop.Events.
Please submit your games as early as possible to allow time for player signups and event planning.
Event Participation & Raffle Tickets
Players participating in scheduled games should receive:
1 free raffle ticket per game played.
Adventure Guides must pick up raffle tickets from the GEA Office prior to their scheduled events.
Event Host Responsibilities
Adventure Guides hosting events must:
• Schedule events online through Tabletop.Events
• Arrive at their assigned table early
• Prepare and set up their games 10 minutes before players arrive
• Make a good faith effort to run the full scheduled duration of their event
Meeting these expectations ensures eligibility for the Adventure Guide Recognition Tiers.
Event Sign-In Sheets
Adventure Guides must have players sign in for each event.
Completed sign-in sheets must be turned in daily to Registration (Dining Hall) so events can be properly credited.
Sign-in sheets that are incomplete or submitted late may not be credited.
No-Show Player Policy
Adventure Guides will receive credit for scheduled events with player no-shows as long as:
• There was at least one prior online signup
• The Adventure Guide attempts to fill open seats for 15 minutes
Sign-in sheets must clearly note this and still be submitted.
Event Adjustments
To help keep the convention running smoothly, GEOTL may occasionally make adjustments as needed, including moving event locations, canceling events with no signups, or removing Adventure Guide privileges when program guidelines are not followed.
Adventure Guide Recognition Tiers
4+ Hours – Guild Initiate
♦ Free Raffle tickets for leading games — 1 per hour of scheduled events.
♦ GEOTL pen
♦ Grab a free bottled water to take with you prior to each game!
6+ Hours (Min 2 unique games) — Guild Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ Free Single Day Event Admission.
♦ GM exclusive collectible lanyard pin (must have led games).
12+ Hours (Min 3 unique games) — Master Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ GEOTL event T-shirt
♦ Free Second Day Event Admission.
18+ Hours (Min 4 unique games) — Grand Adventure Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ Full Event Admission
♦ Swag Bag
Legendary Adventure Guide — By special decree of King Dragonius
A rare recognition given to those whose leadership and service help shape the spirit and future of GEOTL. For consistently going above and beyond to help the convention be a success, including volunteering for setup and teardown, and assisting throughout the event as needed.
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ 1 Full Event Shared Lodging Bunk in Retreat Center 1 or 2
(or a $100 credit toward lodging of your choice)
♦ GEOTL Mug
♦ Entered into random drawing for “blind bag” Adventure-Guide-Only Swag
♦ Recognition at Great Escape on the Lake — Redux (Sept. 22-23, 2026 on Lamoka Lake), during our annual planning, brainstorming, and leadership meeting that formally kicks off planning for the following year — GEOTL27.
* Free admission and/or lodging is a thank you and recognition for volunteering. Admission and lodging must be purchased in advance unless other arrangements have been agreed upon. Refunds will be processed following the event.
Great Escape on the Lake
"The Most Adventurous Experience Ever"
The Community Board Game Network is a not-for-profit humanitarian organization that utilizes creativity, adventure, and board gaming to add value to local communities. All funds collected are used for expenses related to Great Escape on the Lake. Our desire is to be able to fairly cover the expenses of those providing services for us. *Application process underway for 501(c) status.
Refunds, less a 10% convenience fee, are provided up until July 1st. All purchases are final after July 1st.