​Join Counterspell Games at Welcome to Chinatown, as we teach you how to create and paint a new fantasy character, while you sip a selection of coffee and tea!

​​Spend the afternoon off your screen and step into a magical fantasy world. All painting experience levels welcome!

​What is mini painting?

​"Mini painting" (short for miniature painting) is the hobby of hand-painting small figurines, usually made of plastic or resin. The figures are typically 25–35mm tall, so indeed, they are mini!

​It's most associated with tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons or Warhammer, where the minis represent characters or creatures on the game table. But plenty of people paint them purely as a creative hobby.

​Try our mini-game!

​⭐️ Marnie & Nick, the co-founders of Counterspell, will be on-hand to help you create a custom character with the roll of the dice.

​🌟 Next, we'll help you select a mini to match your new character's personality, as we provide all the painting materials and techniques you need to bring them to life!

​✨ Your ticket includes one mini and unlimited event time to paint. And we're partnering with Alcove and Dae to provide samples of delicious coffee and tea for you to enjoy!

​Never rolled a D20 before? No worries!

​This is a great opportunity to explore the world of tabletop games for a spell. And if you regularly play TTRPGs like D&D or Daggerheart, this is the perfect time for you to dream up your next character (or even paint a mini of your current one!)

​What our painters are saying:

​❤️ “It was so fun!!! More things that involve imagination + art/creation :)“

​📚 “Really fun time, perfect for introverts!”

​🤩 “The time flew by, I was in the zone"

​🎨 “I loved being able to make a new character.”

​What you'll experience:

• ​​A selection of delicious coffees to try, curated from our partners at Alcove. We’ll also offer traditional Taiwanese tea from our friends at Dae Tea!

• ​Everything you need to get creative. We provide all the materials, from paint to paintbrushes, dice and dice trays, and a selection of heroic miniatures to choose from.

• ​​​Create your hero, tell their story. Whether you're creating a new character using the Counterspell mini-game, or would like to paint an existing character from your TTRPG campaign, the choice is up to you!

• ​​​Make new friends IRL! Counterspell Games events are completely in person, with no screens. Take a break from notifications and doomscrolling, meet new people, and share in a truly analog experience.

​We'll see you in The Rift!

​About Welcome to Chinatown

​​Welcome to Chinatown opened it's Small Business Innovation Hub in October 2024, a first-in-kind gathering space for the community to empower small businesses, build bridges, and champion sustainable growth.

​About Alcove

​Alcove is a community project from Josiah Forgath & friends that invites you to find your next hideaway in New York by traveling to new destinations, encountering amazing makers and creating lasting memories.

​About Dae Tea

​​Dae Tea is a five-generation family business serving high-mountain Taiwanese tea since 1918, bringing century-honed craftsmanship to every cup: clean, elegant brews that celebrate growth and tradition.

​​About Counterspell Games

​​​Counterspell Games was founded to make the magic of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) more inclusive, immersive, and flexible enough to fit your busy schedule. Whether it's your first time playing, or you slay dragons for breakfast, you'll love our in-person experiences!

​Please note:

​Due to the limited seating and rigorous planning that goes into creating events, we do not offer refunds at this time. (All ticket sales are final!)

​Feel free to message the hosts with any questions!