Best D12 Podcasts (2026)

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Area of Effect | 32: Writing TTRPGs for Kids (feat. Ken of D12 Adventures) 43:42

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Allison and Ken of D12 Adventures chat about writing, refining, and balancing TTRPGs for kids. D12 Adventures is a kid-friendly, old-school solo gamebook series in the choose-you-own-adventure style. You can find the playtest demo and feedback form at https://lethiandunadan.itch.io/d12-adventures-the-trials-of-the-mad-mage-playtest-v01 Welcome to A…

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RBR074 - Coming of Age 53:44

2d ago53:44

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Happy New Year! Brandt and Eric begin by sharing some gaming resolutions for 2026 before moving on to reviews of EXIT Advent: The Intergalactic Race, If/Then, Unstoppable, and Forest Shuffle. We wake up the D12 of Fate to spur us into talking about Luck Mitigation, and our Doubles Review is the new life simulator Coming of Age. 00:31 - 2026 Resolut…

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RBR073 - Our Top Five From 2025 47:44

16d ago47:44

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It's the end of the year, and Brandt and Eric are going to try to guess each other's favorite games from 2025. But before we get to that, we have reviews of Tidal Blades 2, 20 Strong Tanglewoods Rose and Red, Spooktacular, and Dragons of Etchinstone. Thank you so much for listening for another year! Happy Holidays, and see you in 2026! 00:31 - Happ…

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The Kids Table Presents: Obojima: The Curious World Within | Part 3 21:40

23d ago21:40

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In this conclusion of our Obojima adventure, our Dungeons & Dragons heroes search the witch's workshop for the misdelivered letter. All the while, the pixies Teena and Mina are up to no good; attempting to misdirect our heroes in their search and setting a Venus Fly Rat free from its cage, which promptly attacked the pint-sized adventuring party. H…

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RBR072 - Leylines 1:01:19

1M ago1:01:19

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Eric gives a brief recount of his adventures at PAX Unplugged before discussing Mountain Goats Legacy and Re;MATCH, and then he gets out of the way so Brandt can review Covenant, A Wild Venture, Skara Brae, Unmatched Adventures: TMNT, Elder Scrolls, and Emberheart. The d12 of Fate wants us to talk about games that don't have Victory Points, and our…

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The Kids Table Presents: Obojima: The Curious World Within | Part 2 22:50

1M ago22:50

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Last time, our Dungeons & Dragons heroes agreed to help a young courier knight retrieve a misdelivered letter and save his honor by sneaking into a witch's cottage. However, upon entering, a hidden enchantment was triggered and our heroes shrank to the size of mice! Facing a set of now giant stairs to access the witch's workshop, Nature cast Bubble…

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Area of Effect | 31: Season 2 Wrap Celebration (feat. The Kids Table Season 2 Cast) 46:01

1M ago46:01

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That's a wrap on The Kids Table Season 2! This celebration episode is split into two halves. First, Allison & Ryan reflect on Season 2 of the campaign, Allison's surprise cameo, the vision behind the show, and decisions regarding where TKT is headed. Then, the cast of Season 2 is reunited to answer your questions all about their experience being a …

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RBR071 - Bohemians 54:46

1M ago54:46

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Brandt begins by discussing his adventures playing Avatar: Aang's Destiny before we move on to reviews of 7 Wonders Dice, Sweet Lands, 3 Wishes, and Children of Morta. The d12 of Fate asks us to gripe about Box Sizes, and our Doubles Review is of Portal Games' latest release, Bohemians. 00:31 - Avatar 04:53 - 7 Wonders Dice 08:37 - Sweet Lands 14:3…

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The Kids Table Presents: Obojima: The Curious World Within | Part 1 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Our Dungeons & Dragons heroes are enjoying a leisurely trek across the island of Obojima when they meet a distraught young member of the Royal Courrier Brigade. It seems he has misdelivered a letter and now faces expulsion from the RCB! Will our heroes come to this boy's aid? To what lengths will they go to restore his good name and fortune? And wh…

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RBR070 - Duel for Cardia 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Eric starts with a quick recap of Spiel, and the games he brought home. We move on to reviews of Cyclades, The Peak Team: Rangers, Pirates of Maracaibo, and Disney Afternoon: Rewind, before letting the D12 take the wheel and discussing fan-made expansion content. We then close the show with our Doubles Review of Duel for Cardia. 00:32 - What Eric B…

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A Remarkable Revelation | S2E20: Kids Playing Dungeons & Dragons 29:40

2M ago29:40

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On the season finale of our kid-focused D&D actual play, the god of power's formidable soldiers still pour through the portals opened by Arugon. Is this the end of all hope for the god of wisdom and her followers, or will our heroes be able to stop Mall'ous from changing the world forever? We need YOU to help us improve our content into Season 3 of…

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Area of Effect | 30: Celebrating Neurodivergent Players (feat. Kim from Furhaven) 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Allison and Kim, two neurodivergent moms, chat about playing TTRPGs with kids and share advice for supporting and celebrating neurodivergent players at the table! Find our more about Furhaven at fatesend.net or get your copy of Furhaven Adventures on the Kickstarter page. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, whe…

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RBR069 - Tiletum: Prospect for Silver 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

Brandt waxes poetic about his recent friends gathering. Eric looks forward to Essen. We review Shall We Dance, Luthier, Nekojima: Torii Pack, and Cretaceous Rails. We Talk Table Talk. We close the show with our Doubles Review of the Prospect for Silver expansion to Tiletum from Board and Dice. 00:33 - Brandt's Vanner Con: Hot Streak, The Lord of th…

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A Brother Returns | S2E19: Kids Playing Dungeons & Dragons 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes are finally rejoined by their old friend Vee, but they're dangerously low on health and surrounded by enemies. Can the party turn the tide to defeat the agents of the god of power? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, colla…

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Area of Effect | 29: Creating Memorable NPCs (feat. Kurt of Sidekicks & Sidequests) 34:51

3M ago34:51

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Allison and Kurt talk about how non-player characters in role playing games often fall flat and give tips for bringing NPCs to life with depth and humor that'll have your players feeling all the feels. Get NPC ideas from @sidekqpodcast with the link or on your favorite podcast app! Peep the character art for Hippopotamus the Flumph Wizard: Sombrisa…

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RBR068 - Compile 54:39

3M ago54:39

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Brandt and Eric take a bit of a musical interlude before moving on to reviews of Storyfold: Wildwinds, EXIT The Game Advent: The Intergalactic Race, Gwent, Ace of Spades, and Trickarus. The d12 of Fate turns us toward Future Aquisitions, and our Doubles Review is the Main 1 set of Compile. 00:33 - Music Talk 04:26 - Storyfold: Wildwinds 09:55 - EXI…

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A Friend Reappears | S2E18: Kids Playing Dungeons & Dragons 20:59

3M ago20:59

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Our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes are left reeling after discovering that Arugon has apparently been working with an agent of the god of power! Have they truly been betrayed by the one they once called friend? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaborat…

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Area of Effect | 28: Keep it Simple, Smarties! (feat. Jon of One Shot in the Dark) 20:42

3M ago20:42

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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…

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RBR067 - The Last Command 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Eric starts the show with a sad story about a local game night before moving on to reviews of Enthrone, Yubibo, Gnome Hollow, and Homesteaders: New Beginnings. Eric messes with the format by rolling TWO d12s of Fate in order to force a discussion on fitting the expansion in the base box, and our Doubles Review is the 2-player 2-deck building game T…

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The Kids Table Presents: Master of Fables | Family D&D 47:51

4M ago47:51

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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 ou…

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Area of Effect | 27: Creating Land of Eem (feat. Ben Costa & James Parks) 29:48

4M ago29:48

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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 C…

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RBR066 - Tag Team 50:49

4M ago50:49

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Brandt and Eric celebrate Left Hander's Day a little late before moving on to reviews of Alibis, Kronologic Cuzco 1450, Tea Garden, and Cyber Pet Quest. Our first listener-submitted topic comes up in The Big Roll, and our Doubles Review is Scorpion Masqué's new auto-battler Tag Team. 00:32 - Left Hander's Day 03:03 - Alibis 06:56 - Kronologic: Cuzc…

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Secrets Don't Make Friends | S2E17: The Kids Table D&D Actual Play 21:59

4M ago21:59

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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 th…

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Area of Effect | 26: Failing Forward 34:45

4M ago34:45

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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 pod…

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RBR065 - Lightning Train 57:48

4M ago57:48

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Brandt goes to the library, and Eric goes to camp. We review Caution Signs, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth, Things in Rings, and A Place For All My Books. We search for some Ugly Duckling boardgames during The Big Roll, and we close the show with our Doubles Review of Lightning Train from Direwolf. 00:33 - Library Anniversary 01:52 - Eric Goes To Camp 0…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E16: It Has an Off Switch? 24:43

4M ago24:43

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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 tab…

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RBR064 - EXIT The Game: Adventures on CATAN 50:28

5M ago50:28

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Eric starts the show by bragging about his card organization before we move on to reviews of Vantage, Saltfjord, Living Forest Duel, and Agemonia. The Big Roll leads us to comiserate over our Shelf of Shame, and we close the show with our Doubles Review of the CATAN-themed edition of EXIT: The Game. 00:33 - Card Storage 05:13 - Vantage 11:23 - Salt…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E15: Battle with a Bot 26:18

5M ago26:18

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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 He…

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Area of Effect | 25: Puzzles for Your D&D Table (feat. Emberglow Gaming) 34:30

5M ago34:30

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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 belo…

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RBR063 - Zenith 47:40

5M ago47:40

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Brandt and Eric fondly remember the concert they attended together before moving on to reviews of The Anarchy, Cretaceous Rails, Cities, and Hot Streak. The d12 of Fate says we should talk about games with a small footprint, and our Doubles Review is PlayPunk's Zenith. 00:32 - Mr. Yankovic 04:20 - The Anarchy 09:41 - Cretaceous Rails 14:54 - Cities…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E14: Cracking the Codex 23:05

5M ago23:05

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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…

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Area of Effect | 24: DMing on the Fly 36:42

6M ago36:42

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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 narra…

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RBR062 - Fate of the Fellowship 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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Brandt starts the show by talking about his recent game day teaching Merchant's Cove. Eric also taught Merchant's Cove at Dice Tower East. We review The DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark, Inferno, Alpujaras, and Builders of Baldur's Gate before rolling the D12 of Fate, which results in us talking about Card Stock. Finally, we close the sho…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E13: A Priest, A Thief, and A Buff Guy 21:43

6M ago21:43

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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 …

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Area of Effect | 23: Why Planning Matters for Kids' D&D 25:42

6M ago25:42

25:42

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 Eff…

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RBR061 - Shackleton Base 54:44

6M ago54:44

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Brandt recommits himself to BoardGameGeek before we move on to reviews of Ito, The Mandalorian Adventures: Clan of Two, Just One, and Wildtales: A Pirate Legacy. The Big Roll has us dreaming of the perfect Game Room, and our Doubles Review is Shackleton Base. 00:33 - Our BGG Guild 01:57 - Ito 06:36 - The Mandalorian Adventures: Clan of Two 11:22 - …

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E12: An Explosive Plan 18:59

6M ago18:59

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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…

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Area of Effect | 22: Exploring Morality in Kids' D&D 30:13

7M ago30:13

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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 Ar…

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RBR060 - For All Mankind 55:48

7M ago55:48

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Brandt celebrates his RPG Level Up from player to GM before we tackle reviews of The Great Evening Banquet, DC Forever, Rebel Princess, and Rococo. The Big Roll insists we talk about Stock Games, and our Doubles Review is For All Mankind. 00:33 - Leveling Up in Brandt's RPG 03:46 - The Great Evening Banquet 08:30 - DC Forever 15:55 - Rebel Princess…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E11: Monarchial Mess 18:16

7M ago18:16

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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 …

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RBR059 - Tether 49:52

7M ago49:52

49:52

We begin the show by making predictions for The Dice Tower Awards' Game of the Year (for which both Brandt and Eric are on the committee). We then move on to reviews of Conservas, Guilty: Monaco 1955, Dorfromantik, and Mythwind. The d12 of Fate has us talking about Themes We Need More Of, and we close the show with our Doubles Review of Tether. 00:…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E10: The Red King's Request 19:26

7M ago19:26

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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 A…

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RBR058 - Donald Duck in Happy Camper 48:38

8M ago48:38

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This time, we start the show by making a soup correction. We then move on to reviews of Wraith and the Giants, Panda Royale, Conservas, and Roll For It before letting the D12 of Fate guide us to talking about Musical Games. Then, we close the show with our Doubles Review of Maestro Media's Donald Duck in Happy Camper. 00:33 - Soup Is Wild! (Critter…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E09: Inn Trouble 23:26

8M ago23:26

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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/TheKidsTable…

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Area of Effect | 21: Boosting Confidence with D&D (feat. @gamemastermom & @thedrawingbard) 26:01

8M ago26:01

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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…

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RBR057 - Critter Kitchen 53:11

8M ago53:11

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Brandt runs through his adventures at a local 24-hour game day, and the Con of Heroes in Minnesota, while Eric recounts his visit to game night at a coffee shop. We review Cabanga, The Crew: Family Adventure, Great Western Trail: El Paso, and Loco Momo. The D12 has us turning to Boardgamegeek.com, and we close the show with our Doubles Review of Cr…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E08: A Close Call 21:08

8M ago21:08

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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…

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Area of Effect | 20: Is It Okay for Kids to Be Scared When Playing D&D? 32:26

8M ago32:26

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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 wit…

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RBR056 - Ethnos Second Edition 50:24

8M ago50:24

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This time, Brandt is already looking forward to Summer. We review Quixx, Seer's Catalog, This Game Is Killer, and Things in Rings before letting the D12 of Fate take the reins. Then things get messy. We then close out the show with our Doubles Review of the 2nd Edition of Ethnos from CMON. 00:33 - Summer is Coming. Do we play more games? 03:49 - Qw…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E07: The One with All the Nat 20's 22:24

9M ago22:24

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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 tar…