The Kids Table D&D | Dungeons & Dragons for the Whole Family

Allison and Jon talk about his rules-lite fantasy RPG for 1 to 4 players "One Shot in the Dark", the nostalgia of playing Old School Revival-style games, and why it's important to create space for the imagination. "One Shot in the Dark" is a great game for adults, kids, or mixed-age groups and is suitable for both beginner and veteran players! Grab your copy of "One Shot in the Dark" (and its expa...

In this family-friendly TTRPG, the Invisible Queen has called upon the bravest heroes in the land to stop the rats below the castle from eating through the foundations! Can our would-be heroes discover the cause of this strange rock-eating habit and resolve the conflict peacefully before the castle collapses into dust? The Kids Table Presents is our way of showcasing some of the best family-friend...

Land of Eem is a whimsical roleplaying game of exploration, discovery, and creativity that's best described as "The Muppets meets Lord of the Rings". Receiving 3 Ennie 2025 awards for Best Family Game, Best Monster, AND Best Production Value, it's an absolute slam dunk of a family game. In this episode, Allison chats with Land of Eem creators Ben Costa and James Parks about the inspiration and cre...

In this episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure, our heroes have finally gained access to the inner vault! As they seek answers, they discover one member of the party has secrets yet to be uncovered... To find StoryGuider: Coloring Book Adventures for Kids Ages 2-7, visit Backerkit or TTRPGKids.itch.io! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up k...

What happens when the DM rolls too well, and panics as they realize they may have just gone overboard, upsetting the story and the players? Allison & Ryan discuss how they handle this situation when DMing for kids. To find StoryGuider: Coloring Book Adventures for Kids Ages 2-7, visit Backerkit or TTRPGKids.itch.io! Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, where we...

With three of our heroes nearly down for the count facing a virtually invincible robot, there is little hope left for our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons party! Hey, what's up with these futuristic tech terminals? To find StoryGuider: Coloring Book Adventures for Kids Ages 2-7, visit Backerkit or TTRPGKids.itch.io! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids'...

Our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure has led our heroes to a secret room within a forbidden library, but the room was already occupied...by a giant, angry robot! Will the Library Guardian put an end to our heroes' search for missing followers of Ismiene, or might they uncover an even bigger secret along the way? 0:00 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 0:40 Episode 15: Battle with a Bot 25:01 Next...

Different D&D players are smart in different ways, so why not incorporate puzzles (challenges) to keep all players' brains engaged and give each individual their time to shine? In this episode, Allison and Ryan chat with Trevor of Emberglow Gaming about Multiple Intelligences Theory and how to use puzzles of all kinds to enhance your game. See below for a list of ideas! For high quality TTRPG acce...

Our kid D&D heroes have finally accessed the library! But, now what? Both the codex and the mystery of Ismiene's followers' disappearance remain unsolved. Will our team act with the wisdom necessary to puzzle out a return for the followers of Ismiene and even the silenced gods themselves? With a whole lot at stake, it's time for our heroes to shine! Our "Codex" is provided by @theshopofmanythings....

It's a DM's worst nightmare: your D&D players have made an unexpected choice, obliterating your plans, and you now have to DM on the fly. Those who DM for kids can find themselves in this position more often than DMs with adults, because kids can be wonderfully and chaotically creative players! How can you encourage your players to follow the narrative crumbs without taking away their agency? How...

What happens when a priest, a thief, and a buff guy visit a forbidden library? On this explosive episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons campaign, our heroes finally have a plan for breaking into the Library of Ismiene! But will they be able to pull it off? The dice might just have a different tale to tell... 0:00 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 0:42 Episode 13 19:55 Next Time on The Kids Table...

Planning sessions, we love to hate them. But, in kids' DnD, do they actually have a distinct purpose? In this episode, Ryan & Allison chat about how planning sessions help kids develop important life skills such as executive function, verbal processing, and teamwork - and, what important role adults at the table fill to help. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table...

In this episode of kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons, our heroes...need a plan. Having rejected the Red King's offer to provide entry to the Library of Ismiene in exchange for deposing his two cousins, there's simply no way forward! Or is there? 0:00 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 0:42 Episode 12: An Explosive Plan 17:12 Next Time on The Kids Table 17:41 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD A...

D&D puts players in control of a collaborative story, but can kids handle the necessary moral choices? On this episode, Allison & Ryan chat about a moral dilemma presented to our kid heroes in Season 2 of our show, why this was an age-appropriate theme, and how you can determine which topics to introduce to the kids at your own table. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The K...

Our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes are in a tough spot, as the Red King has made them an offer: gain access to the secret Library in exchange for deposing his cousins the two queens. Will they help the king become the sole monarch of Trivestia, or will they find another way to handle this moral dilemma? 0:00 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 0:42 Episode 11: Monarchial Mess 15:08 Next Time on The Kids Ta...

In this episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons story, the heroes finally gain access to the Red King! Surely, he'll be helpful and give them access to the Library of Ismiene, right? 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD 0:26 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 1:07 Episode 10: The Red King's Request 18:03 Next Time on The Kids Table About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins...

Oh no! Our Dungeons & Dragons kid heroes have fallen into some pretty hot water after defeating unknown assailants at the inn of Café Carpathia. Can they defend themselves against potential arrest and win over Father Winston of the Temple of Creativity? Only time, and some critical rolls, will tell! 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD 0:26 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 1:07 Episode...

D&D is fun, but can it help improve player confidence? We recently shared clip on social media (on 5/2/25) showing a stark contrast between how kid player Khloe handled the pressure of mid-battle decision-making back in Season 1 compared to Season 2. On this episode, Allison, Nicole @gamemastermom, and Daniel @thedrawing bard chat about how they've seen kids grow in confidence while playing D&D, a...

Catch our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes mid-battle! The younger heroes, with the help of some lucky rolls, have successfully held off their attackers until the older party members could arrive with some much-needed assistance. Reunited, will our heroes make it out unscathed? 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD 1:28 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 2:09 Episode 08: A Close Call 18:45 Ne...

In a recent episode of our original kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons show (S2E06 "An Ominous Warning"), the party wakes in the night to a surprise attack! Caught at a disadvantage, our heroes are in dire straights, and the kids start to get scared. Ryan and Allison discuss when and how it's appropriate to include scary elements into your D&D game with kids. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from...

Jump into another exciting, kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure with - oops - almost all nat 20's! With our adventurers split up and half of our heroes under isolated attack, things are looking dire at the inn above Café Carpathia! Will luck be on our side as Sophia and Arugon rush to help? Who are these attackers, anyway, and why are they targeting our beloved heroes? About us: When kids are...

In the latest episode our original kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons show (S2E06 "An Ominous Warning"), mom Raenelle steps in to negotiate between new teen player Dillon and the rest of the group, thereby both modeling and including our kid players through the art of negotiation. We call the method she employs, "Yes, or", as opposed to the popular improv comedy method "Yes, and", and we think it's cr...

What surprises await our kid Dungeons & Dragons players in this episode? Serena's mom Sophia sneaks out at night on a solo mission to seek answers about the disappearance of the gods, but something seems off about the new cleric she encounters. Meanwhile, our two youngest heroes' peaceful sleep is interrupted by something or someone unexpected... About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins...

What surprises await our kid Dungeons & Dragons players in this episode? Serena's mom Sophia sneaks out at night on a solo mission to seek answers about the disappearance of the gods, but something seems off about the new cleric she encounters. Meanwhile, our two youngest heroes' peaceful sleep is interrupted by something or someone unexpected... 0:00 When Last We Saw Our Heroes 0:42 Episode 05: A...

In this episode of family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play, our heroes travel to Trivestia with their newest member, Arugon. When Sophia and Serena cast suspicion on Arugon's true motives, the group discusses the issue of trust within this fragile alliance. At Trivestia, tensions rise when the group disagrees on an important decision. Will Arugon's secret be uncovered? Tune in to find out!...