Mana Palapala is an organization that provides education rooted in play, perseverance, and ʻike Hawaiʻi.
Aloha, E Komo Mai!
Kāpala
A New TTRPG that Explores Freedom Dreaming, Social Emotional Learning, and ʻIke Hawaiʻi
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From game designers, artists, professional game masters, web designers, and cultural advisors. Support the talented volunteers and contractors who make Mana Palapala possible.
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We offer free curriculum, games, workshops, and events for teachers, parents, caregivers, and keiki. Please reach out or check our events page for more information.
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We have just released our original TTRPG Kāpala (located in the games tab), and more games will be released soon. Some of our games are still in our beta phase, and we are looking for feedback from the community to help us play test! For more content please consider signing up for our Patreon, or Kofi.
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We are currently applying for nonprofit status, but have not officially gained status. That means any donations made at this time will not be tax deductible. However, if you are still interested in funding our mission of bringing educational games to Hawaiʻi please consider subscribing to our Patreon or Kofi.
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We are only able to run community games in a limited capacity at this time. Our games are first come first serve, and signups will be available on our events page.
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Yes! We have run workshops and talks in the past based on cultural appreciation, how to run RPGʻs in a classroom, and how to design your own TTRPG. Please visit our contact page and send us a message. We will be able to get in contact with you shortly.
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Yes! We can create a custom educational game based on your program and players needs. Send us an email with information about your personal needs, and we will get back to you within the week.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.