TTRPGkids - Mystery Snacks launching soon on Backerkit!
@ttrpgkids.com
all about all-ages tabletop RPGs
website resource + games
ENnie awarded
2x Crit Nominee
run by @rpgsteph.bsky.social
#TTRPGkids
TTPRGkids website: https://www.ttrpgkids.com/
ALL THE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/TTRPGkids
website resource + games
ENnie awarded
2x Crit Nominee
run by @rpgsteph.bsky.social
#TTRPGkids
TTPRGkids website: https://www.ttrpgkids.com/
ALL THE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/TTRPGkids
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My collection of easy-to-use all-ages friendly TTRPG mysteries is going to Backerkit next month!
This zine features drop-in scenarios that capture the vibes of cozy, silly, and twisty whodunit books and shows.
Follow the campaign here to prepare for launch!
https://tinyurl.com/MystrySnks1
This zine features drop-in scenarios that capture the vibes of cozy, silly, and twisty whodunit books and shows.
Follow the campaign here to prepare for launch!
https://tinyurl.com/MystrySnks1
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Crowdfunding this March: LITTLE BUT FIERCE by DC Bradshaw.
Based on the popular 5th Edition ruleset, Little but Fierce features:
⭐️ Streamlined Rules
⭐️ Simplifed Language
⭐️ A Family-Friendly Tone
#dnd #dnd5e #littlebutfierce #ttrpg #tabletop #kids
Follow now:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Based on the popular 5th Edition ruleset, Little but Fierce features:
⭐️ Streamlined Rules
⭐️ Simplifed Language
⭐️ A Family-Friendly Tone
#dnd #dnd5e #littlebutfierce #ttrpg #tabletop #kids
Follow now:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Crowdfunding this March: LITTLE BUT FIERCE by DC Bradshaw.
Based on the popular 5th Edition ruleset, Little but Fierce features:
⭐️ Streamlined Rules
⭐️ Simplifed Language
⭐️ A Family-Friendly Tone
#dnd #dnd5e #littlebutfierce #ttrpg #tabletop #kids
Follow now:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Based on the popular 5th Edition ruleset, Little but Fierce features:
⭐️ Streamlined Rules
⭐️ Simplifed Language
⭐️ A Family-Friendly Tone
#dnd #dnd5e #littlebutfierce #ttrpg #tabletop #kids
Follow now:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
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I’m always happy to help sponsor the work Steph is doing at TTRPGKids.com, especially if it involves a hand puppet of a friendly, multiversal, fourth-wall breaking, chaos dragon to help keep the game “on track.”
@almostbedtime.bsky.social is now a sponsor for the Chaos Dragon post on TTRPGkids!
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I’m always happy to help sponsor the work Steph is doing at TTRPGKids.com, especially if it involves a hand puppet of a friendly, multiversal, fourth-wall breaking, chaos dragon to help keep the game “on track.”
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If you want to share safe paths through your city or neighborhood with your neighbors, Route Scouts is an obfuscated map-making system whose routes can be shared visually, shorthand, and via a coordinate system.
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
Route Scouts by Pandion Games
secret paths through the real world
pandiongames.itch.io
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
If you want to share safe paths through your city or neighborhood with your neighbors, Route Scouts is an obfuscated map-making system whose routes can be shared visually, shorthand, and via a coordinate system.
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
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Sign up to be notified when Toe Beans goes live! A magical cat café for Daggerheart with cozy quests, enchanted drinks, magical items and brand new art!
Drip it into any frame or play it alone as a standalone story thread. #Daggerheart #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
Drip it into any frame or play it alone as a standalone story thread. #Daggerheart #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Sign up to be notified when Toe Beans goes live! A magical cat café for Daggerheart with cozy quests, enchanted drinks, magical items and brand new art!
Drip it into any frame or play it alone as a standalone story thread. #Daggerheart #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
Drip it into any frame or play it alone as a standalone story thread. #Daggerheart #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
Mystery Snacks goes live on Backerkit in a couple weeks!
Make sure to sign up now for the pre-launch bonus before kickoff and get ready for a fun zine full of TTRPG whodunits!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/6278748d-f3fe-4d26-87a2-c9e9c7894cd2/landing
Make sure to sign up now for the pre-launch bonus before kickoff and get ready for a fun zine full of TTRPG whodunits!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/6278748d-f3fe-4d26-87a2-c9e9c7894cd2/landing
Get Ready for Mystery Snacks
From TTRPGkids - Get Ready for Mystery Snacks
www.backerkit.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Mystery Snacks goes live on Backerkit in a couple weeks!
Make sure to sign up now for the pre-launch bonus before kickoff and get ready for a fun zine full of TTRPG whodunits!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/6278748d-f3fe-4d26-87a2-c9e9c7894cd2/landing
Make sure to sign up now for the pre-launch bonus before kickoff and get ready for a fun zine full of TTRPG whodunits!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/6278748d-f3fe-4d26-87a2-c9e9c7894cd2/landing
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Recruitment for the Welcome To TTRPGs bundle is live!
Ideal games are on itchio, are ttrpgs, and introduce the medium to new players.
All profits are split equally.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ideal games are on itchio, are ttrpgs, and introduce the medium to new players.
All profits are split equally.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sprinting Owl Welcome To TTRPGs Bundle Submission Form
Please use this to submit itchio TTRPGs for the Welcome To TTRPGs bundle.
docs.google.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Recruitment for the Welcome To TTRPGs bundle is live!
Ideal games are on itchio, are ttrpgs, and introduce the medium to new players.
All profits are split equally.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ideal games are on itchio, are ttrpgs, and introduce the medium to new players.
All profits are split equally.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@almostbedtime.bsky.social is now a sponsor for the Chaos Dragon post on TTRPGkids!
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
January 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
@almostbedtime.bsky.social is now a sponsor for the Chaos Dragon post on TTRPGkids!
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
Thank you ABT for your support of the site and TTRPGkids projects!
www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/06/t...
Mystery Snacks has cover art!
Check out today's project update then head over to the pre-launch party page to see awesome art by @leoassis.bsky.social with layout by @gravy.press!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Check out today's project update then head over to the pre-launch party page to see awesome art by @leoassis.bsky.social with layout by @gravy.press!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Mystery Snacks Project Update: Mystery Snacks cover reveal!
Hello all!
For this week's launch party update, I'm happy to share with you the Mystery Snacks cover reveal!
This game features cover art by Leo Assis with game layout by ...
www.backerkit.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Mystery Snacks has cover art!
Check out today's project update then head over to the pre-launch party page to see awesome art by @leoassis.bsky.social with layout by @gravy.press!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Check out today's project update then head over to the pre-launch party page to see awesome art by @leoassis.bsky.social with layout by @gravy.press!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
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Cette semaine, le #podcast de la Cellule est consacré à Aventures à Plumes, jeu de rôle de Côme Martin, inspiré notamment de la "Bande à Picsou" ! #jdr #jeuderole #roliste #ttrpg #j2s #rpg #tabletoprpg #roleplay www.lacellule.net/2026/01/podc...
Podcast One Shot N°123 : Aventures à Plumes, de Côme Martin
Podcast d'analyse et de réflexion sur le jeu de rôle
www.lacellule.net
January 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Cette semaine, le #podcast de la Cellule est consacré à Aventures à Plumes, jeu de rôle de Côme Martin, inspiré notamment de la "Bande à Picsou" ! #jdr #jeuderole #roliste #ttrpg #j2s #rpg #tabletoprpg #roleplay www.lacellule.net/2026/01/podc...
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On the hunt for TTRPGs with annotated ludographies/bibliographies in their text. (In other words, not *just* a list of inspirations)
(Bonus points for in-line citations or marginal notes that credit other texts/games/people)
(Bonus points for in-line citations or marginal notes that credit other texts/games/people)
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
On the hunt for TTRPGs with annotated ludographies/bibliographies in their text. (In other words, not *just* a list of inspirations)
(Bonus points for in-line citations or marginal notes that credit other texts/games/people)
(Bonus points for in-line citations or marginal notes that credit other texts/games/people)
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TTRPG folks: I have several library teens interested in running games, but while I have a handful of resources for them, I feel I could do better. Where do you turn for advice for beginning GMs?
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
TTRPG folks: I have several library teens interested in running games, but while I have a handful of resources for them, I feel I could do better. Where do you turn for advice for beginning GMs?
@luckoflegends.bsky.social has writing class spots open for the winter 2026 semester!
Check out Luck of Legends to sign up:
https://loom.ly/XOHjZ-c
And find Luck of Legends features on TTRPGkids:
https://loom.ly/zG1KlhE
Check out Luck of Legends to sign up:
https://loom.ly/XOHjZ-c
And find Luck of Legends features on TTRPGkids:
https://loom.ly/zG1KlhE
January 15, 2026 at 2:50 AM
@luckoflegends.bsky.social has writing class spots open for the winter 2026 semester!
Check out Luck of Legends to sign up:
https://loom.ly/XOHjZ-c
And find Luck of Legends features on TTRPGkids:
https://loom.ly/zG1KlhE
Check out Luck of Legends to sign up:
https://loom.ly/XOHjZ-c
And find Luck of Legends features on TTRPGkids:
https://loom.ly/zG1KlhE
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This interview on Many Sided Media with @pandiongames.com is a great listen - enjoying it this afternoon at the end of the day job!
Building a TTRPG Business (w/ Andy Boyd)
YouTube video by Many Sided Media
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
This interview on Many Sided Media with @pandiongames.com is a great listen - enjoying it this afternoon at the end of the day job!
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If you have a new player at your table (of any age) who REALLY wants play D&D but needs a gradual intro to the crunch, check out my list of D&D rewrites, hacks, and adventures for young and/or new players!
Find it here!
https://loom.ly/IVmbXOk
Find it here!
https://loom.ly/IVmbXOk
D&D for kids: A list of awesome adventures, hacks, and rewrites! – TTRPGkids
D&D for kids: A list of awesome adventures, hacks, and rewrites! – TTRPGkids
www.ttrpgkids.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
If you have a new player at your table (of any age) who REALLY wants play D&D but needs a gradual intro to the crunch, check out my list of D&D rewrites, hacks, and adventures for young and/or new players!
Find it here!
https://loom.ly/IVmbXOk
Find it here!
https://loom.ly/IVmbXOk
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Check out my guidebook, Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid, for your next home game or TTRPG design project!
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Facilitators by TTRPGkids
A guide for making your own kid-specific TTRPG based on XP from the ENnie awarded TTRPGkids!
ttrpgkids.itch.io
January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Check out my guidebook, Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid, for your next home game or TTRPG design project!
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
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Comments like this make my whole week!
So far my favorite has been "The Librarian's Apprentice" by @almostbedtime.bsky.social
That has just enough game push back mechanic wise and writing prompts for me.
almostbedtimetheater.itch.io/the-libraria...
That has just enough game push back mechanic wise and writing prompts for me.
almostbedtimetheater.itch.io/the-libraria...
The Librarian's Apprentice by Almost Bedtime Theater
A solo journaling game in an infinite library
almostbedtimetheater.itch.io
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Comments like this make my whole week!
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Important topic for the day: A thread of BREAK!! blog entries where a hat or hats are important some capacity. I will add more to this if I find/remember more.
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Important topic for the day: A thread of BREAK!! blog entries where a hat or hats are important some capacity. I will add more to this if I find/remember more.
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TTRPGkids has a discord!
Join the community for discussions with folks who are using/making all-ages TTRPGs and to keep up-to-date on TTRPGkids ongoings!
Join vai the linke here or via the TTRPGkids linktree (socials links are at the bottom)!
https://discord.gg/2y298ejM55
Join the community for discussions with folks who are using/making all-ages TTRPGs and to keep up-to-date on TTRPGkids ongoings!
Join vai the linke here or via the TTRPGkids linktree (socials links are at the bottom)!
https://discord.gg/2y298ejM55
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
TTRPGkids has a discord!
Join the community for discussions with folks who are using/making all-ages TTRPGs and to keep up-to-date on TTRPGkids ongoings!
Join vai the linke here or via the TTRPGkids linktree (socials links are at the bottom)!
https://discord.gg/2y298ejM55
Join the community for discussions with folks who are using/making all-ages TTRPGs and to keep up-to-date on TTRPGkids ongoings!
Join vai the linke here or via the TTRPGkids linktree (socials links are at the bottom)!
https://discord.gg/2y298ejM55
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Plans for new writing projects in 2026?
Check out my list of TTRPG creation guides by indie creators here!
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/03/24/list-ttrpg-creation-and-application-guides/
Check out my list of TTRPG creation guides by indie creators here!
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/03/24/list-ttrpg-creation-and-application-guides/
January 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Plans for new writing projects in 2026?
Check out my list of TTRPG creation guides by indie creators here!
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/03/24/list-ttrpg-creation-and-application-guides/
Check out my list of TTRPG creation guides by indie creators here!
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/03/24/list-ttrpg-creation-and-application-guides/
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Thanks to @waywornwyrm.bsky.social for facilitating this awesome interview.
We feel like this sentiment in TTRPGs is more important than ever right now, especially as a Minnesota based company ❤️
We feel like this sentiment in TTRPGs is more important than ever right now, especially as a Minnesota based company ❤️
My daughter talking about how Indy TTRPGs and art can heal and promote community @brightbard.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/0LW9a...
youtube.com/shorts/0LW9a...
Spreading Goodness #podcast #twitch #gaming
YouTube video by Watters' Edge Productions
youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Thanks to @waywornwyrm.bsky.social for facilitating this awesome interview.
We feel like this sentiment in TTRPGs is more important than ever right now, especially as a Minnesota based company ❤️
We feel like this sentiment in TTRPGs is more important than ever right now, especially as a Minnesota based company ❤️
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There's a hero and adventurer in all of us. The key is to tap into those inner motivations and use them to create a life filled with purpose and meaning. #TTRPGMotivation
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
There's a hero and adventurer in all of us. The key is to tap into those inner motivations and use them to create a life filled with purpose and meaning. #TTRPGMotivation
From Jan 30 - Feb 2, I'm going to be at ConFusion... and doing A LOT of presenting!
Join me at the longest running sf/f convention in MI for chats on writing, self-pub, and how we can survive this timeline.
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/13/ttrpgkids-confusion-2026-schedule/
Join me at the longest running sf/f convention in MI for chats on writing, self-pub, and how we can survive this timeline.
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/13/ttrpgkids-confusion-2026-schedule/
January 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
From Jan 30 - Feb 2, I'm going to be at ConFusion... and doing A LOT of presenting!
Join me at the longest running sf/f convention in MI for chats on writing, self-pub, and how we can survive this timeline.
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/13/ttrpgkids-confusion-2026-schedule/
Join me at the longest running sf/f convention in MI for chats on writing, self-pub, and how we can survive this timeline.
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/01/13/ttrpgkids-confusion-2026-schedule/
ICYMI!
I just posted a new tips & tricks article about...
THE CHAOS DRAGON 🐲
This is a character/method that I use when GM'ing TTRPGs that helps me provide balance between shenanigans and order, and I hope it can be a fun tool for your own games!
Read here on TTRPGkids: https://loom.ly/S3-XEI8
THE CHAOS DRAGON 🐲
This is a character/method that I use when GM'ing TTRPGs that helps me provide balance between shenanigans and order, and I hope it can be a fun tool for your own games!
Read here on TTRPGkids: https://loom.ly/S3-XEI8
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
ICYMI!
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And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
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Late October the category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa has devastated an enormous portion of the island, destroying communities, homes and lives in the process. This bundle contains over 100 games and TTRPG to raise funds to Support Jamaica's Disaster Relief.
itch.io/b/3458/jamai... #ttrpg #bundle
itch.io/b/3458/jamai... #ttrpg #bundle
January 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Late October the category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa has devastated an enormous portion of the island, destroying communities, homes and lives in the process. This bundle contains over 100 games and TTRPG to raise funds to Support Jamaica's Disaster Relief.
itch.io/b/3458/jamai... #ttrpg #bundle
itch.io/b/3458/jamai... #ttrpg #bundle