If you're looking to intro D&D 5e with groups of kids, especially those with mixed ages and skill levels, Family Fantasy RPG is a great system to start with since it has stepped mechanic difficulties that can still be played at the same time!

Check it out below, and happy gaming!

Fam Fantasy RPG website:
https://familyfantasyrpg.com

TTRPGkids articles on Fam Fantasy games:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/tag/family-fantasy-rpg

#TTRPGkids #dndkids #ttrpg #dnd5e

Check out this week's featured project, Brambletrek! This solo or multiplayer journal-focused TTRPG is great for kids and grown ups alike!

Visit the TTRPGkids article below for more details, and check out this awesome project that, on only day 2, already has over a thousand backers!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/09/07/featured-project-brambletrek-a-multiplayer-or-solo-journaling-tabletop-rpg-for-all-ages

#TTRPGkids #backerkit #TTRPG #indie

Panel audio, cool games (including some pre-releases), the first TTRPGkids booth, gaming friends, and more!

Check out the TTRPGkids recap from GrandCon to see how the event went and what to investigate further for your game tables!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/09/06/ttrpgkids-recap-of-grandcon-9/

#TTRPGkids #GrandCon #panel #TTRPG #DnDkids

Calling all TTRPG crafters, creators, and charities! If you would like to see your work on the TTRPGkids gift guide this year, please fill out the form here!

The yearly gift list helps families and friends to quickly find awesome gift ideas for their kids, game table, and loved ones, while highlighting small business owners and charities.

Thank you, I look forward to checking out your work, and happy gaming!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/09/05/ttrpgkids-holiday-gift-guide-submissions

#TTRPGkids #holiday #smallbusiness #indiecreators #charity

One of our favorite games is Color My Quest by Dice Up Games, which is a wonderful combo of a TTRPG and coloring book! They even have extra ABC coloring books to go with that have a ton of awesome TTRPG themed pages. Check them out, and happy gaming!

You can find Dice Up Games here on their website:

https://www.diceupgames.com/

And check out the TTRPGkids review of Color My Quest:

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2022/06/14/ttrpgkids-game-review-color-my-quest/

#TTRPGkids #ttrpg #coloring #kidsactivities

This week's TTRPGkids review is for the Cozy Companion magazine!

This gaming and activity magazine by Snowbright Studio contains TTRPG adventures and games, themed activities, experiments, and recipes, interviews, game reviews, and more!

My review focuses on volume 3, which is All Things Nautical, and can be found below! I hope you enjoy!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/31/review-for-cozy-companion-vol-3-all-things-nautical

#TTRPGkids #TTRPG #cozycompanion #magazine #review

Check out today's TTRPGkids feaured project, the Our Family Plays Games Kickstarter!

OFPG is a wonderful family who shares their love of gaming with the community, and they're funding their future on KS! Help a great cause and pick up some awesome rewards at the same time - check the article below for details!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/30/featured-project-our-family-plays-games/

#TTRPGkids #familygames #kickstarter

Check out the latest TTRPGkids episode on Ludology podcast! I talk about creating TTRPG settings for kids that will get them hooked and keep them engaged!

The article below links to the podcast and an article that I've written on the subject as well! I hope they both help, and... happy gaming!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/29/ttrpgkids-on-ludology-podcast-episode-4-creating-an-engaging-ttrpg-setting-that-kids-will-enjoy/

#podcast #ludology #TTRPGkids #TTRPG #DnDkids #DnD

Rolling With the Youth by Janatee Craftily is now available!

Check out this awesome guide for running inclusive, safe, and fun TTRPGs with youth along with other cool, cute, and inclusive TTRPG gear on ko-fi!

Find Rolling with the Youth here!

https://ko-fi.com/jaclynlewis/shop

And find some awesome TTRPG gear (and cute handmade crafts) here!

https://ko-fi.com/janateecraftily/shop

#TTRPGkids #TTRPG

Today's TTRPGkids article is a thank you post for all the TTRPGkids Crowdfundr supporters who contributed without asking for a physical reward - they supported simply because they believed in the project.

Check them out here (there's links to their work where it was provided), and THANK YOU!

Individuals who supported and are also on Mastodon are listed right here:

@carpedavid
@misfitkotld
@MonarcWriter

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/25/thank-you-crowdfundr-supporters/

#TTRPGkids #TTRPG #crowdfundr #DnDkids #thankyou

In about a week and a half, I'll be going to GrandCon Gaming Convention in Grand Rapids, MI!
Join Our Family Plays Games and me for a talk/panel, sign up for a game of Glyfi, and visit the FIRST EVER TTRPGkids convention booth!

I look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for events and find out details about the convention on the TTRPGkids announcement post below!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/23/ttrpgkids-is-going-to-grandcon/

#TTRPGkids #GrandCon #convention #TTRPG

Bundle Alert! Sprinting Owl has a new TTRPG bundle out, themed for games that you play during a lunchbreak, that includes 20+ games that are OK for kids/all-ages (including one from TTRPGkids)!

Check it out here, and I hope you find a whole bunch of games to love!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/17/bundle-alert-lunch-break-rpg-bundle-has-over-20-kid-friendly-ttrpgs/

#TTRPGkids #TTRPG #allages #gamebundle #sale

From TTRPGs to pocket-sized games to solo-journaling RPGs, there's plenty of backer rewards to pick from in the @LuckyNewtGames campaign!

Check it out below or by searching "Lucky Newt Crowdfundr", and bring this creator's dream to life while getting some awesome games for yourself!

https://crowdfundr.com/bundlesoffun

#kidscreators #crowdfundr #crowdfunding #TTRPG #TTRPGkids

Today's TTRPGkids post is about how TTRPGs teach resilience (to any player, but especially for kids) both in life and in school!

Check it out in the link below or through today's TTRPGkids homepage for examples, discussion, and my XP with kiddo, my class, and myself.

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/14/using-ttrpgs-to-teach-resilience-in-life-and-in-school/

#TTRPGkids #TTRPG #DnDkids #teachresilience #resilience

TTRPGkids was at SXSW EDU 2023 along with Michael Low, Maryanne Cullinan, and Chris Hopper... and we want to go again for SXSW EDU 2024!

In order to get approved, we need to show support from the community - much appreciated if you could take a couple minutes to vote on our proposals here!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/11/help-us-get-our-edu-ttrpg-talks-at-sxsw-edu

#TTRPGkids #SXSWEDU #TTRPG #education

Family Fantasy RPG came up with a great system for introducing D&D 5e to kids slowly.

Check below to find their website and games (including adventures to go with the system)! And check out TTRPGkids for reviews of their work as well!

Fam Fantasy RPG website:
https://familyfantasyrpg.com/

TTRPGkids articles on Fam Fantasy games:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/tag/family-fantasy-rpg/

#TTRPGkids #dndkids #ttrpg #dnd5e

Today the kids and I played “The Midsummer Mischief Express” by #TTRPGKids. We played with their #TinyDungeon characters. Aaaand we loved it. 😍

It’s an awesome setting onboard a mystery train.

Highly recommended: https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/07/27/the-midsummer-mischief-express-a-fea-realm-train-adventure/

Brambletrek by Crossed Paths is great for solo play or a group, has wonderful art, and is designed to be accessible for youth and adults alike.

Sign up today to get notified on the approaching launch!

https://backerkit.com/call_to_action/36b80504-84cd-4aee-a13f-c8c859dfaad6/landing

#TTRPG #TatteredBear #TTRPGkids

I am happy to announce that TTRPGkids has won a silver ENnie for Best Online Content!

I'm incredibly honored, and thank you all for supporting TTRPGkids and bringing TTRPGs to the next generation!! I look forward to what this means for TTRPGkids and the whole youth-focused TTRPG community as a whole, and... THANK YOU!!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/05/ttrpgkids-has-won-a-silver-ennie-in-best-online-content/

#TTRPGkids #Ennie #GENCON2023 #ttrpg #dndkids

This week's review is for Time Tails by Snowbright Studio (with bonus review of Cozy Companion)!

This totally tubular time travling TTRPG is full of cool cats, awesome adventures, and some fun educational bits too! Plus, the magazine comes with a bunch of stories and related activities that are great for every age.

Check it out in the link below or via the TTRPGkids homepage, and have a rad time!

https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/08/03/review-of-time-tails-rpg-and-cozy-companion-magazine/

#TTRPGkids #ttrpg #cats #magazine #review