Steph C. – TTRPGkids

Interview with John from Heroes Wanted about online D&D for kids, The Heroes’ Pact, and more!

Check out my chat with John from Heroes Wanted, an online D&D and Minecraft program for kiddos about what he’s seen facilitating groups for young players, how Heroes Wanted helps players stay safe during the game, and so much more of his own XP to share and help you level up in your own games!

TTRPG classroom In-game social studies for middle school image shows a melting clock and a woman (intended to be Marie Curie) holding two flasks

Tabletop RPG Classroom: In-Game Social Studies Lesson for Middle School Kids

I’m running a series related posts about in-class TTRPG examples/ideas, and this is part of the social studies section! Check out below for tips on how to structure a tabletop RPG around social studies classes for middle school kids in a lesson that looks at key historical figures and their potential impacts on history.

Registration now open for Tabletop Nonstop Expantion Feb 2025 on crowdfundr

Tabletop Non-Stop Feb 2025 on Crowdfundr: Sign up your projects now!

Crowdfundr is hosting Tabletop Non-Stop in Feb 2025, and they’re expanding to include ALL tabletop games! Check out here for how to sign up!

Review of Cora Quest, a TTRPG board game published by a parent + kid team!

One of kiddo’s favorite TTRPGs this year has been Cora Quest, an RPG in a box that’s full of dungeon crawls, fun stories, and awesome art! Check out our review here to get the scoop!

Review of Dice the Halls, a Kid’s Christmas TTRPG Adventure!

It’s time for an epic holiday adventure that’s great for all-ages! Play as winter wonderland characters, explore the North Pole, and find Santa before Christmas Eve ends! Find the review here with details on the game, and happy holidays!

TTRPGkids episode 18 on ludology podcast

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 18: Let’s talk about Arithmagine, a maths teaching TTRPG

TTRPGkids has a regular spot on Ludology Podcast, and in this part of the series, I’ll be talking about educational TTRPGs! Episode 18 looks specifically at Arithmagine (by Luck of Legends) as an example of how to use TTRPGs to teach math AND to help us breakdown what differentiates an intentionally educational game from a game that has intrinsic educational benefits.

Featured Project: Mice of Legends Epic D&D quests for tiny heroes

Featured Project: Mice of Legend, epic D&D quests for tiny heroes

Mice of Legend is a new, exciting, and adorable tabletop RPG coming from Alchemical Press where your typical campaign characters are turned into mouse-ized versions of themselves! Get the scoop here, and go check out the project!

Double PWYW Bundle Alert! Coffee mug that says "cozy vibes" and a stocking full of toys

Bundle Alerts! Two PWYW TTRPG bundles during Dec 2024!

During the month of December 2024, there are TWO big PWYW TTRPG bundles going on right now! That means that you can get a ton of digital/printable TTRPGs at any price you want! Details on both bundles are below, and I hope this helps you find some awesome games to try out this month.

Christmas TTRPGs for all ages (kids and grown ups)

Get a quick summary of some awesome TTRPGs that are great for playing with all ages (kids to adults) around Christmas time! Whether you’re looking for one-shots, campaigns, new systems, or just some ideas, I hope this list helps you find some magical games to try out with your group!

Interview with Deb Fuller on educational TTRPG design best practices

Wondering what goes into making an intentionally educational TTRPG? Get advice from an ED TTRPG designer! Learn from Deb Fuller’s XP from making and using ED games during our interview here for some great tips, best practices, and goals to consider when creating applied TTRPGs.