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6 tips and tricks to run smooth tabletop RPG encounters for kids!

When running a tabletop RPG encounter for any age group, there can be a lot to juggle – spell lists, initiative order, multiple rolls, etc.  In games with kids, the difficulty for managing all this can be ramped up a bit due to increased excitement, mechanics, usability, and attention span.  To help with all this, here’s some tips and tricks that I’ve learned to help you and your young players enjoy your game encounters and have a good time!
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Review of Good Nature – a collaborative journaling tabletop RPG!

Good Nature is a tabletop RPG for kids that focuses on collaboration and education.  There’s elements of rules-lite gaming and journaling fused into one game that revolves around a positive core set of stats and specific Common Core Anchor Standards educational skills.  Good Nature is a great system for creating fun educational RPG scenarios for kids and comes with its own awesome premade adventure too!
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TTRPGkids GRAPHIC NOVEL review: Dungeon Critters!

I had heard of Dungeon Critters before in recommendations and had been meaning to grab a copy when… I saw one at my local library!  Needless to say, I checked it out immediately and had a great time reading this awesome tabletop RPG-vibed graphic novel together with my kid! 
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Teddy the RPG review – a cute and daring teddy bear adventure!

Teddy the RPG is a tabletop RPG themed after valiant teddy bears who help kids face their fears, explore the unknown, and handle life’s challenges.  It is a rules-light game powered by the PUSH system and includes tons of tables filled with adventure ideas to both start an exciting story and keep the fun going!

Making a tabletop RPG for your particular kid: a quick start step by step guide!

Taking the leap into creating your own story and mechanics for a game with your kids can be a little daunting – there’s a lot to consider!  To help break things down, I created a one-page guide that walks you through each step of the process in a clear and concise way so you have a solid foundation for making some awesome games for your particular kid!