Posts – TTRPGkids

Tips and Tricks: Creating a TTRPG setting that captivates young 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.

TTRPG BOOK Review: Roll Dice, Build Character

I usually review games, BUT Roll Dice, Build Character by Mark Hasen seemed like a great fit for the TTRPGkids site – it covers the benefits of kids playing TTRPG’s and discusses some of the concerns or questions that parents may have. 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 table!

Where to find: TTRPG 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: 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!

All Ages TTRPG Review: Amazing Tales

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 minis/game piece 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!

Where to find: Kid-friendly minis for table top games!

All Ages TTRPG Review: Shrewmanji

I heard about Shrewmanji when its creator, DC Bradshaw, contacted me about the game. Immediately, I thought it looked adorable and hilarious. 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 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!

Kid’s TTRPG review: Dino Ninja

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 easy to pick up in the first game. This is a great game for anyone looking for some dino x action adventures!