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Review of Starsworn and the Stories RPG System, teaching literacy through games!

I was very excited to review StarSworn, not just because it is a system my kid can easily pick up, but because it comes from a fam-friendly story podcast! This game was a lot of fun to play, and my kid (and I) are enjoying listening to the podcast as well!

Interview: Creator of the Family Fantasy RPG series, Colin

I have played, reviewed, and really enjoyed Colin’s Family Fantasy RPG’s before, but now I had the opportunity to sit down and have a chat! We talked about Colin’s experiences playing with his kid, how he started writing kid’s games, what he loves about the FamFantasy games, and what’s coming next!

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Tabletop RPG and D&D holiday gift ideas (updated for 2022)!

This guide covers TONS of ideas for holidays gifts for your whole game table all while supporting small businesses and indie creators!

I hope this guide helps you find the perfect gift for your kids, players, DM, and everyone in between, and that you have an awesome holiday!

Review of DnD Adventure Club: a collection of tabletop RPG stories for kids!

When I first heard of DnD Adventure Club, I was excited to check it out! It is a monthly D&D adventure subscription with ready-made stories that are appropriate for and geared at kids ages 8-12! I loved reviewing the quickstart and first adventure for DnD Adventure Club and think this would be great for kids and for adult players who are new to D&D alike!

Creating an engaging tabletop RPG (or D&D) setting for kids!

Before you even start playing a TTRPG with your kid, you want to make sure they’re going to be interested and invested. Here are some tips and ideas for how to set your game up to draw your kid’s attention from the start, help them feel seen and heard, and provide good story hooks to keep them sticking around.

Review of Roll Dice, Build Character, a tabletop RPG guide for parents

Roll Dice, Build Character by Mark Hasen covers the benefits of kids playing tabletop RPGs and discusses some of the concerns or questions that parents may have about the game too. This is a great read for anyone on the fence, just starting out, or trying to convince other parents to let their kids join the gaming table!

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Where to find: tabletop RPG (or D&D) sweets and treats!

With Halloween upon us, many people are thinking of candy and are potentially having some special Halloween themed one-shots. Here’s some ideas for sweet treats to use as monsters, trackers, or just snacks for your spooky TTRPG and D&D sessions!

Interview with Host of Raised on DnD, Nick Cardarelli!

I exchanged interviews with Nick from Raised on DnD podcast and had a great time chatting about his introduction to TTRPGs, how he introduced TTRPGs to his kids as young as 2.5, and how gaming has benefited his family! He runs an awesome show that has featured guests including his own kids and Luke Gygax, and he has a clear passion for family gaming that I hope can help inspire you to get into it as well!

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A review of Amazing Tales, a tabletop RPG for kids!

I was recommended Amazing Tales by so many people and was very happy to eventually try it out! Amazing Tales was very flexible, super engaging for my kid, and easy to pick up. It was a lot of fun, and I had a great time introducing it to my family.

Tips and Tricks: Quick and easy tabletop game mini crafts for kids

Minis are awesome props to use when playing TTRPG’s, but there’s always some problems with bumping the board or potential for breaking them. Here are some alternative minis crafts and suggestions that can help you bring minis to the table and help engage your kids!