TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 5: Starting TTRPGs with YOUNG kids (age 2+)

In this episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I discuss how to introduce really young players (as young as 2yo) into TTRPGs! I talk about how I started my kid with TTRPGs when he was 2 years old and give tips on what to look out for!

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 4: Creating an engaging TTRPG setting that kids will enjoy

In this episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I discuss how to create a TTRPG setting that fits the interests of young players! While these tips can be used for any age, they’re particularly important for using with youth who may have some pretty different fandoms and story preferences from grown ups who are running the game.

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 3: Using TTRPG safety tools with kids

This episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast is all about using safety tools and setting ground rules in TTRPGs with kids – these tools are critical to making sure everyone feels comfortable and wants to come back to the game AND it’s important to make sure that young players can understand them and use the well.

Supporting resources for TTRPGkids webinar with Indiana State Library: Using TTRPGs to teach, from pre-K to adult learning

This post is to provide quick references to the resources mentioned during the IN State Library webinar on July 19, including additional EDU resources and links to the games shown throughout the presentation.

Review: Dungeons & Dragons & Daughters, as written by Dan of Almost Bedtime Theater

Dungeons & Dragons & Daughters (D&D&D) is an actual play podcast featuring a father, his twin daughters, and a rotating guest playing through a campaign of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e). The first 20 game sessions, and their associated bonus episodes, are a fun way to introduce kids 8 and older to a more traditional way of playing D&D, with regular combat, iconic monsters, and yes, dungeons.

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 2: What to do when kids go “villain mode”

In the second episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I chat about how a kid’s behavior in game can mean something totally different from what you’d expect and how to turn “villain” choices into something positive for later.

TTRPGkids will be a regular spot on Ludology Podcast! Check out Episode 1 now!

For the next year, TTRPGkids will be hosting a monthly show on Ludology Podcast where I’ll be chatting about making games adaptable for kids, using TTRPGs for education, highlighting some cool games, and more! Check out here for the link to Episode 1!