High Rollers DnD
A long-running, professionally produced D&D actual play show from the UK, featuring a consistent cast on epic, multi-year fantasy campaigns.
This is a character-driven, dramatic D&D actual play that balances epic fantasy stakes with the cast's friendly, out-of-character banter. While rooted in classic D&D adventure, the show invests heavily in long-term storytelling, with campaigns like 'Aerois' and 'Altheya' running for years. The production is polished, often featuring custom art, animations, and detailed recaps to create a cinematic viewing experience.
“High Rollers' longevity and consistent cast set it apart, allowing for exceptionally deep character arcs and narrative investment. Unlike some actual plays that lean heavily into pure comedy, High Rollers masterfully balances serious, emotional roleplaying with lighthearted, friendly table talk.”
Who hosts this show
High Rollers is one of Europe's biggest live-play Dungeons & Dragons streams, broadcasting weekly since 2016. Dungeon Master Mara 'Sherlock' Hulmes guides a regular cast of players—Chris Trott, Kim Richards, Tom Hazell, Katie Morrison, and Rhiannon Gower—through sprawling, homebrewed fantasy worlds. The show, which began as an offshoot of the Yogscast, streams live on Sundays and is known for its deep narrative campaigns, high production quality, and the genuine camaraderie between its players.
Credentials & credits
- Dungeon Master for High Rollers DnD
- TTRPG writer and designer
- Contributing author for Wizards of the Coast's 'Candlekeep Mysteries'
- Contributing author for MCDM's 'Flee, Mortals!'
- Guest player on Critical Role (Campaign 2)
- DM for 'Nights of Eveningstar' on the official D&D channel
Other ventures
- Hat Films (Chris Trott)
- Yogscast (Chris Trott)
- Chaos Twins (Tom and Rhiannon)
- itRhi (Rhiannon Gower's personal stream)
- Tabletop Weekly (Mark Hulmes' YouTube channel)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Coach Gruff and Father Varis | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #107Jun 23, 2026 · 2h 50m
- 02Kelscariss, City of Dragons! | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #106Jun 16, 2026 · 2h 08m
- 03Fallen Flames | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #105Jun 9, 2026 · 2h 54m
- 04A Promise Fulfilled | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #104Jun 2, 2026 · 2h 55m
- 05Clash of the Auregans | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #103May 26, 2026 · 2h 50m
- 06Brother, Where Art Thou? | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #102May 19, 2026 · 1h 51m
Notable episodes
- 01Fallen Flames | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #105
This episode showcases the group's emotional range as they roleplay their characters grieving a significant loss, highlighting the show's focus on dramatic character beats.
- 02Kelscariss, City of Dragons! | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #106
Represents a major milestone in the campaign as the heroes finally arrive in a long-anticipated capital city, demonstrating the show's world-building and narrative progression.
- 03A Promise Fulfilled | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #104
Features the culmination of a major battle, showcasing the show's tactical combat, high stakes, and significant plot revelations like an antagonist enhanced with 'Crownsteel'.
What you'll be asked on this show
Hosted and DM'd by Mara Hulmes, sessions are live-streamed weekly and typically run for three hours. Hulmes is known for cinematic, dramatic recaps of previous sessions, often set to music. The cast employs a signature 'rolling for fate' mechanic at the start of sessions, which can influence the narrative.
Signature segments
- · Rolling for 'Fate' points at the start of a session.
- · A detailed, cinematic recap of the previous episode, often with music.
- · The 'Even Steven' chant when dice rolls are tied.
- · Ironic 'wholesome, family-friendly' introductions.
- · Starting the show with a pop culture reference or quote.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show is built around its core cast of five players. True guest players are infrequent but are typically other content creators and personalities from the TTRPG or UK streaming communities.
- Chris Trotton Altheya: The Dragon Empire #107
- Kim Richardson Altheya: The Dragon Empire #107
- Katie Morrisonon Altheya: The Dragon Empire #107
- Tom Hazellon Altheya: The Dragon Empire #107
- Rhiannon Goweron Altheya: The Dragon Empire #105
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
High Rollers is supported by direct sponsorships from lifestyle and gaming-adjacent brands, such as the hydration drink company Holy. A significant portion of their promotion is also dedicated to their own ecosystem, including a robust merchandise store, Patreon, and channel memberships that unlock exclusive content like 'Behind the Screen' videos.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the Dungeon Master?
- Mara 'Sherlock' Hulmes is the main Dungeon Master and a founding member of High Rollers.
- Is High Rollers still running?
- Yes, the show streams a new episode live every Sunday at 5pm UK time on Twitch and YouTube and has been running since 2016.
- What is the show's format?
- High Rollers is a live-play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition actual play show. Each episode is a 3-4 hour session that is part of a long-running, continuous campaign.
- Who are the players?
- The main cast consists of Chris Trott, Kim Richards, Tom Hazell, Katie Morrison, and Rhiannon Gower.
- What campaign are they playing?
- They are currently playing their third main campaign, 'Altheya: The Dragon Empire,' which is set in a homebrew world created by DM Mara Hulmes.
- Where can I watch or listen?
- You can watch live on their Twitch and YouTube channels. Past episodes are available as VODs on YouTube and in audio format on all major podcast platforms.
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- [01]High Rollers DnD Official Websitehighrollersdnd.com
- [02]High Rollers DnD Wikihigh-rollers-dnd.fandom.com
- [03]Mara Holmes | Critical Role Wikicriticalrole.fandom.com
- [04]Mark/Mara 'Sherlock' Hulmes - D&D in a Castledndinacastle.com
- [05]High Rollers YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [06]Chris Trott | Yogscast Wikiyogscast.fandom.com
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