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!
Play as your favorite toys in Action Figure Rescue Squad! This fun Toy Story like game features all-ages friendly encounters, mechanics, art, and more in a physical game zine that’s being funded on kickstarter!
Dan is a member at large for Creators Assemble, an organization dedicated to helping kids learn through graphic novels and tabletop RPGs and helping artists get paid for their work! They have educator toolkits, creator resources, outreach projects, and so much more! Check out my interview with Dan here, and check out Creators Assemble!
ENI is an all-ages system that you can use for any type of adventure you can think of! It’s system helps balance player interactions, teaches about cost and reward, and is easy to understand – check it out now as ENI is expanding from digital only into a physical zine!
Stacks of Goblins is a tabletop RPG designed for all ages to share in goblin mischief! From the fun settings, whacky goals, and semi-collaborative nature of working as a bunch of goblins in a trenchcoat, this is bound to be fun for everyone!
Gun Playa is a Saturday morning cartoon/anime-inspired game that’s fun for kids (because driving mech suits is AWESOME) and lets them have an epic water fight to help save an island’s freshwater from fearsome foes!
There are tons of benefits for kids when it comes to playing tabletop roleplaying games, but there’s also a lot of impact on the grown ups introducing the game too! Check out these awesome joys and some challenges that parents, caregivers, and teachers can expect when playing tabletop RPGs with kids, featuring insights from Daddy Rolled a 1 on playing with tweens in addition to my own experience with my little one!