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Embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for the whole family! Our short episodes are designed to hold attention while telling a story together. Whether you're new to D&D or a veteran player, The Kids Table is a great way to spark a love of roleplaying games and be inspired to create your own stories together. Area of Effect is our podcast where we discuss how Tabletop Roleplaying Games benefit the whole family and interview experts on all things TTRPGs.

  1. May 27

    A Magic Cow?

    In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign: Our heroes are stranded on an island and prepare to get some rest. In the meantime, Arugon sneaks off to explore, starting a brush fire in the process. Will the rest of the party wake and mobilize in time to help stop the fire and bring Arugon back to safety? Want more family-friendly D&D adventures? Try Tomes of the Chaos Bard and let them know we sent you! To learn how to play D&D with kids ages 5-14 or beginner players/DMs, check out our game The Adventure Guide and be sure to help bring our dream to life when the campaign launches on Kickstarter on June 15th! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ Shoutout to our incredible partners: ⁠Emberglow Gaming⁠ - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) ⁠Monument Studios⁠ - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Ember Rest⁠ - Filmed on Location ⁠1985 Games⁠ - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠WWizard Games⁠ - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) ⁠Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis⁠ - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Daily Hero Forge⁠ - PC Mini Design #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly 0:00 Episode 6 Recap 0:00 Skip Intro 3:55 Caught?! 9:08 Teaching Short Rest & Hit Dice 15:40 Explaining Sources of Magic 22:00 It's Probably Arugon... 25:20 What Power Source?!  Next Time on The Kids Table

    31 min

  2. May 13

    Band of Merry Children

    In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign: As the heavily damaged ship makes an emergency stop, our heroes wonder where they find themselves. How will they continue on their quest to save Ismiene with two little brothers underfoot? Want more family-friendly D&D adventures? Try ⁠Dadventurous⁠ and let them know we sent you! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: Our Website Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Shoutout to our incredible partners: Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) Ember Rest - Filmed on Location 1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly 0:00 Episode 5 Recap 0:15 Caught! 5:42 Where Are We? 10:18 Someone Call Smoky the Bear 20:09 Sophia's Pep Talk 25:05 Next Time on The Kids Table...

    29 min

  3. Apr 29

    C3E5: A Sinking Feeling | Family D&D Campaign

    In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play: After the battle with the mysterious pirate crew, our heroes' ship is sinking fast! Will our crew get the ship back in shape to continue their journey, or will they be forced into an emergency landing in an unexpected place? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ Shoutout to our incredible partners: ⁠Emberglow Gaming⁠ - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) ⁠Monument Studios⁠ - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Ember Rest⁠ - Filmed on Location ⁠1985 Games⁠ - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠WWizard Games⁠ - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) ⁠Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis⁠ - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Daily Hero Forge⁠ - PC Mini Design #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly 0:00 Episode 4 Recap 1:03 Slowly Sinking... 7:13 Brace for Impact! 9:00 Stowaways? 9:50 Back in Time... 16:34 Found! 16:57 Next Time on The Kids Table

    20 min

  4. Apr 22 ·  Bonus

    Area of Effect | 36: Not Your Typical Teacher (feat. Chris Broussard)

    What does it really look like to utilize TTRPGs in a traditional classroom setting? In this episode, Allison interviews Chris Broussard, teacher and founder of Not Your Typical Teacher on his methods for incorporating TTRPGs in his English classroom in Guatemala and how he inspires teachers around the world to implement creative learning strategies through classroom gaming experiences. Links to Great Things: Contact Chris Broussard of Not Your Typical Teacher Sidekicks & Sidequests Podcast Dimension 20's Titan Takedown WWE Campaign About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ #dungeonsanddragons #education #childdevelopment #educationalgames

    55 min

  5. Apr 15

    C3E4: Bubbles and Bolts | Family D&D Campaign

    In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play: It's time for the exciting conclusion of the pirate battle! Our heroes are in hot water after both their ship and the enemy's ship are set aflame. Will they be able to work together to scare off the mysterious pirates' onslaught? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ Shoutout to our incredible partners: ⁠Emberglow Gaming⁠ - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) ⁠Monument Studios⁠ - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Ember Rest⁠ - Filmed on Location ⁠1985 Games⁠ - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠WWizard Games⁠ - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) ⁠Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis⁠ - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Daily Hero Forge⁠ - PC Mini Design 0:00 Episode 3 recap 0:15 Skip intro 4:21 Bubble breath 7:10 Ouch! 12:14 Lightning bolt 19:38 Ghost ship 21:27 Next time on The Kids Table... #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly

    24 min

  6. Apr 2

    C3E3: Engulfed in Flame | Family D&D Campaign

    In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons series: After days of sailing toward a looming thunderstorm, our heroes are ambushed by an unknown ship hiding in the mists! How will our adventuring landlubbers adapt to their very first battle at sea? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ Shoutout to our incredible partners: ⁠Emberglow Gaming⁠ - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) ⁠Monument Studios⁠ - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Ember Rest⁠ - Filmed on Location ⁠1985 Games⁠ - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠WWizard Games⁠ - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) ⁠Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis⁠ - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Daily Hero Forge⁠ - PC Mini Design 0:00 Episode 2 recap 0:14 The battle continues 2:25 Attacked by a toaster? 5:46 One down, four to go 10:20 Baby's first fireball 15:30 Pew, pew, pew! 18:47 Save the ship! 20:17 Next time on The Kids Table... #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly

    23 min

  7. Mar 26 ·  Bonus

    SXSW Edu 2026 | Live Show Part 2: "The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!"

    Part 2 of our SXSW Edu performance: if you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits students can experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games. The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by . "What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments." To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU . 0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning 1:06 Introducing Presenters 4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D 6:19 D&D is Just as Good as Sports (if not better!) 10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 1 2:49 Cycles of Inquiry 16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration 18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush 21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short) 23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players? 26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners? 31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club? 35:04 Visit for more! #sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow

    39 min

  8. Mar 18 ·  Bonus

    "The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!" | SXSW Edu 2026

    The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by @thekidstablednd . "What if students could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments." To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU . About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Family Adventures: ⁠Our Website⁠ Support Our Work: ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow Us: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ Shoutout to our incredible partners: ⁠Emberglow Gaming⁠ - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable) ⁠Monument Studios⁠ - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Ember Rest⁠ - Filmed on Location ⁠1985 Games⁠ - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠WWizard Games⁠ - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND) ⁠Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis⁠ - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE) ⁠Daily Hero Forge⁠ - PC Mini Design 0:00 What this Show is About 01:38 What is D&D? 02:28 Setting Expectations: Three Big Rules 03:51 Player Introductions & YOU! 06:30 The Adventure Begins 08:51 Why We Roll Dice 32:33 Why We Include Puzzles 43:01 Why We Play Battles 55:16 It's Not Over 55:48 Credits #sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow

    58 min
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Embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for the whole family! Our short episodes are designed to hold attention while telling a story together. Whether you're new to D&D or a veteran player, The Kids Table is a great way to spark a love of roleplaying games and be inspired to create your own stories together. Area of Effect is our podcast where we discuss how Tabletop Roleplaying Games benefit the whole family and interview experts on all things TTRPGs.

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