TTRPGkids

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!

Tips and tricks: 12 ideas for helping kids stay interested when playing TTRPG’s

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.

Games made by TTRPGkids: Magical Mayhem in a Mug!

Magical Mayhem in a Mug is a probability building table top role playing game (TTRPG) designed to be played with all ages – from kids who cannot read yet to adults who just want a fun, rule-lite game system. I hope you can try it out and enjoy!

All Ages TTRPG review: Magic Rat

Magic Rat is an all ages TTRPG that I had a lot of fun playing with my 3yo – I hope you can check it out too!

Sam, the Educational DM’s tips for playing TTRPGs with young kids, part 1

I am happy to post our first guest article from Sam, the Educational DM! He shares his insights into playing TTRPG’s 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 TTRPG use – I hope Sam’s tips help with games for your class or family!

Interview: Creator of World of Wyldrvir, Bee!

I was very happy to interview Bee, creator of World of Wyldrvir. We discussed Wyldrvir’s style, non-combat encounters, player characters, and upcoming expansions!