*As a note, the intro is written by Steph from TTRPGkids, and the article was written by the project’s creator since content is in pre-release/crowdfunding and is edited/approved by TTRPGkids for the site

Have you ever wanted to dive into a world of magic and adventure but felt bogged down by overly complicated rules? Everspark, created by award-winning designer Cezar Capacle, is here to offer a fresh and fun approach to heroic fantasy tabletop role-playing games. Designed with accessibility and ease of play in mind, Everspark delivers an epic experience that is perfect for kids, teens, and first-time players of all ages. With simple mechanics, tons of character options, and an emphasis on creativity and storytelling, Everspark is the perfect way to introduce younger players to the world of TTRPGs.

What is Everspark?

Everspark is a fantasy tabletop RPG that takes the essence of traditional role-playing games and boils it down to the fun parts: creating a character, going on quests, and telling stories with friends. It simplifies gameplay by stripping away complex rules, leaving players with just a d20, a d6, some sticky notes, and their imaginations. The game features 20 Ancestries, 20 Backgrounds, and 20 Classes—giving players 8,000 possible character combinations to explore! In just a few minutes, kids and teens can create their unique hero and dive straight into an adventure.

The game’s approach makes it perfect for younger players who may not have the patience or interest to memorize dozens of rules. Instead of focusing on technical details like modifiers or ability scores, players in Everspark get to explore out-of-the-box solutions and creative storytelling. The mechanics are designed to say “yes” more often than “no,” encouraging kids to try bold and imaginative actions during their adventures.

How Everspark is Kid- and Teen-Friendly

One of the key features that make Everspark great for all ages is its flexibility. The game can be played with or without a Game Master (acting more as a host or facilitator), so kids can also easily learn how to run the game by themselves with a small group of friends. There are no heavy rulebooks to sift through, and character creation takes just a few minutes.

The game’s flexible structure also supports solo play, so a teen can enjoy it on their own, or it can be played as a cooperative adventure with friends or siblings. The “play to discover” style of Everspark means that players can shape the world as they go, adding new locations, challenges, and characters along the way, which fuels kids’ creativity and problem-solving skills.

Because of its simplicity and creativity-focused gameplay, Everspark is suitable for players of all ages. Younger children can easily grasp the basics of character creation and action resolution, while teens and parents will appreciate the storytelling opportunities and the versatile Spark mechanic, that allows new modular rules to be created and implemented incrementally, as players get more comfortable with its nuances. Meanwhile, experienced players that choose Everspark will enjoy reigniting the carefree, belly-laughed-filled, let’s-play-pretend moments of rolling dice, casting imaginary spells, and telling epic stories that first attracted us to tabletop RPGs.

Join the Adventure Today!

The Everspark Crowdfundr campaign is running now until the end of October, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce young adventurers to the joy of tabletop RPGs. You can support the campaign at two tiers: a $12 tier for the PDF and a print-on-demand coupon, or a $62 tier where you can work with the talented artist Ray Olli to create your very own custom character.

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