RPGs for Kids – Geek Philosophy

Discussing the D&D Adventure Club!

For this episode of Tavern Talk, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Lemke from D&D Adventure Club — a monthly subscription service aimed at helping kids (and their families) jump into tabletop roleplaying with ease. We discussed how D&D Adventure Club is designed to fill a gap that many of us have felt:…

A Review of the DnD Adventure Club Starter Pack

Finding good, kid-friendly roleplaying content can be a real challenge — even in a world where TTRPG resources seem to be everywhere. That’s one of the reasons I’m working on Guardians of Gettica: to make it easier for families to share the fun of tabletop roleplaying games. But there are already some great resources out there,…

Develop a TTRPG Campaign Setting for Kids

When it comes to tabletop RPGs, one of my passions is making them accessible and exciting for new players—especially kids. That’s what Guardians of Gettica is all about: a kid-friendly subsetting designed to introduce younger players to the hobby, while giving them room to play, explore, and be the heroes of their own story. Guardians…

Playtest Update! Reviewing Our Survey Results!

Today, I’m sharing the first round of feedback we received for the Guardians of Getica playtest—a sub-setting I’m developing with kids and families in mind. If this is the first time you’re hearing about it, here’s the gist: Guardians of Getica is designed to be a safe and fun way to introduce kids to the…

Playtesting Our New Kids TTRPG Setting

Today, I’m sharing a bit of my own geek philosophy about a new tabletop role-playing game sub-setting I’m developing for younger players—Guardians of Getica—and inviting you to playtest it with me. Guardians of Getica is a unique world within a larger fantasy setting, designed to be accessible and fun for kids while also offering depth…

You Are Welcome Here!

We’ve been seeing a lot of new faces around the channel lately, so I wanted to take a moment to pause the regular programming and say, well, welcome! I’m Brian, and this is Geek Philosophy—where we’re all about sharing stories, ideas, and insights from the world of tabletop role-playing games. For those who’ve been here…

D&D for Kids | Adapting an Adventure for Kids

Adapting D&D adventures for younger players is something I think about a lot—especially if we want the game to feel safe, fun, and engaging for kids. Over the years, I’ve landed on a six-step process that helps me adjust the tone and structure of existing modules so they’re kid-friendly and accessible. The first thing I…

The D&D “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit

When Wizards of the Coast released a set of educator resources for D&D, it offered a unique chance to bring role-playing games into classrooms and after-school programs. In my video, I take you through the “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit, highlighting how this resource can inspire creativity and collaboration among young players. The kit starts…

D&D for Kids | The Advantages of Family D&D Sessions

Family game night can be more than just a few rounds of cards or a board game rivalry—it can be an adventure that lasts for years. In this episode of our D&D for Kids series, I explore how D&D can be a collaborative and creative experience for the whole family. Fun and ConnectionD&D is an…

D&D for Kids | How to Run a Roleplaying Game for Kids

Dungeons & Dragons is an amazing tool for teaching kids essential skills—teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and even some math. But running a D&D game for kids isn’t always the same as running a game for adults. In this video, I share some key tips to make your table a fun, safe, and accessible place for younger…