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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!

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Where to find: Kid-friendly minis for tabletop games!

Minis are awesome props to use when playing tabletop games, but sometimes you don’t have time to paint them or you just want something a little different! Here are some ready-made alternative minis that can help you change up the game table!

All Ages tabletop RPG Review: Shrewmanji!

Shrewmanji is an adorable and funny take on a Jumanji style setting! As a fan of both the original and new Jumanji movies, it was a lot of fun being able to jump into this game and share a wild board/video game style jungle adventure with my family!

Interview: Dad’s & Dragons tabletop RPG podcast hosts, Jamie and Lawrence

I interviewed Jamie and Lawrence from the Dad’s & Dragons podcast! I have been listening to their podcast for months, and it was very awesome to get the chance to chat. We talked about how they got into D&D, how they have been playing D&D with their families, and their approach to gaming with their kids!

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Dino Ninja – an action packed dino tabletop RPG for kids!

Dino Ninja was a fun and engaging game to play with my kid! It was easy for my child to connect with, and the mechanics were quick to pick up in the first game session. This is a great game for anyone looking for some dino tabletop top RPG action adventures!

12 tips to keep young players focused when playing tabletop RPGs

Playing tabletop role playing games (TTRPG’s) with kids can be a lot of fun, however… sometimes the session starts out great and 5 minutes in, they’ve got the fidgets and aren’t interested anymore. Here are some tips and tricks to help with setting up a game that’s interesting for your children, keeping their interest through the story, and understanding their limits.

Review: Magic Rat, a rules lite tabletop RPG for all ages!

Magic Rat is an all ages tabletop RPG that’s great for a quick game at a party or a fun one shot with kids! I had a lot of fun playing with my 3yo, and I hope you do too!

Sam, the Educational DM’s tips for playing tabletop RPGs with young kids

I am happy to post our first guest article from Sam, the Educational DM! Sam shares his insights into playing tabletop RPGs with kids from the viewpoint of teaching, and has regular advice on how to help make games with kids more interesting, engaging, and educational! I am excited to bring in more points of view and include advice for a larger range of tabletop RPG use – I hope Sam’s tips help with games for your class or family!