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TTRPGs for kids: The “Good Enough” session

I have read about, received messages from, and talked with several families and educators who are hesitant to start TTRPGs with their kids because they’re stressed about getting all the steps right.

While some concern is great (because it means that you’re thinking about it and trying to do well for the kids), it is also sometimes better to have a “good enough” session that actually happens versus a “perfect” session that stays in the planning phase.

The Legend of RIO: a system agnostic adventure spark for the Coinsides Adventure Sparks Jam

This game was made as part of the Coinside Adventure Sparks Jam and is a fun call-out to games like Mario and Legend of Zelda, includes two platformer style maps for players to explore, is system agnostic, and is great for running as a side quest or a one-shot.

Review: ArithMagine, a numeracy practice TTRPG system

ArithMagine is a TTRPG system, made to pair with Stories RPG, for practicing numeracy skills! It’s a fun ruleset for playing with math in a dynamic and creative way that connects with the story that you make together. It’s also easy to fit into a class or school program with its rules-lite set up and flexibility to fit with any adventure.

TTRPGkids giveaway to celebrate being at Origins Game Fair and the Crowdfundr launch!

TTRPGkids is celebrating being at Origins Game Fair and the Crowdfundr launch with a game raffle! Check it out for your chance to win a copy of either StoryGuider OR a triple game bundle!

Review of Lil Gremlins, an SEL journaling game for kids and their grownups

If you’re looking for a cute TTRPG that helps teach SEL alongside a chaotic gremlin, this game is PERFECT. It helped us (so both my kid and me) talk about some mischievous behaviors and look at we what both could do when trouble happens because of that.

Review of The ABCs of D&D!

The ABCs of D&D is a fun way for us tabletop gamers to start sharing our hobby with our kids and teach about the ABCs! I received this book as a gift from a good friend after kiddo (now 4yo) was born, and we’ve read it many times since. I’m happy to be sharing this review with you today, and I hope you enjoy it too!

Whither and Whence A Measurement Game for Getting to Granny's

Review of Whither and Whence, a TTRPG that teaches kids measuring!

Whither and Whence is a measuring-based story game for kids! It teaches key math and logic skills alongside collaborative storytelling and is great for young players.

Review of Almost Bedtime Theater TTRPG podcast!

Almost Bedtime Theater is a father and daughter (and sometimes cousin) podcast about family friendly tabletop RPGs! With lots of in-game shenanigans, review commentary from grown ups and kids, and a wide variety of systems tried, it’s a great show for anyone wanting to listen with young players.

Dragon Dowser solo journaling game using Carta

Review of Dragon Dowser, a solo-journaling TTRPG from Hatchling Games!

Dragon Dowser is a card-based solo journaling TTRPG that revolves around themes of conservation, connection, and saving dragons!

title image for the article with a greenish dice background and a picture of the book cover that says "D&D Dungeon Club Roll Call"

Review of D&D Dungeon Club, a middle grade graphic novel

D&D Dungeon Club, Roll Call is a graphic novel about D&D, school clubs, friendship, and middle school that connects D&D and real life in some awesome ways. Check it out here, and enjoy!