The Kids Table | Dungeons & Dragons for Kids and Families

Ryan Timpte & Allison Kunz
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Embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for the whole family! Our short episodes are designed to hold kids' 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 kids and interview experts on all things kids and TTRPGs.

  1. 3D AGO

    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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' 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

    21 min

  2. 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 with kids at the table, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits kids experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games.    The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by  @thekidstablednd  . "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 for Kids as Sports (if not better!) 10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 12:49 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 https://linktree.com/thekidstablednd for more!   #sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow

    38 min

  3. 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 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  .  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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' 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 - Background Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE) 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

    57 min

  4. MAR 5

    C3E2: Skirmish at Sea | 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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' 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 recap 0:14 the battle begins! 7:14 a mysterious figure 10:54 sophia & the god of the ocean 16:50 tempest cleric wields the storm 18:59 the god of power says hi #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly

    20 min

  5. FEB 18

    C3E1: Storm on the Horizon | Family D&D Campaign

    A new chapter begins in our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons campaign. After the Battle of the Arches, our heroes have been tasked with finding Ismiene in the hopes of ultimately defeating the evil Fuldmagt. There's only one problem - she's hidden on an unknown island amid a sea of pirates! Links to Awesome Kids' Adventures: "Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: BackerKit, TTRPGkids.com "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT 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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' 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 0:34 Skip Intro 4:54 The Great Ship Debate 13:57 Arugon is Still Being Arugon 16:54 An Emotional Farewell 27:50 Six Weeks to Save the World 33:11 A Ship in the Mist 34:08 Next Time on The Kids Table... #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly

    38 min

  6. FEB 4 ·  BONUS

    Area of Effect | 34: What does D&D have to do with Minnesota?

    Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how. Links to Great Things: Kids' Book Recommendations from Allison: "Fair Shares" by Pippa Goodhart, "Brick By Brick" by Giuliano Ferri, "All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold Books to Raise Inclusive Leaders by @MaiStoryBook: book list "Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: BackerKit, TTRPGkids.com "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT 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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' Adventures:  Our Website Support Our Work:  Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads #dungeonsanddragons #parenting #copingstrategies #minnesota

    58 min

  7. JAN 23

    Area of Effect | 33: Stranger Things and Inclusion in D&D

    Allison and Becca Bix of Women Play D&D chat about the history of inclusion (and, sadly, exclusion) in Dungeons & Dragons and how the pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things has prompted forward progress! You can find Becca and her fabulous work at https://www.womenplaydnd.co or on Instagram and Threads @womenplaydnd "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" can be found at https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, where we discuss how tabletop RPGs benefit kids and answer your questions about playing TTRPGs with the kids at your table!  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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' Adventures:  Our Website Support Our Work:  Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads #dungeonsanddragons #inclusion #strangerthings

    49 min
  8. The Kids Table Presents: Obojima: The Curious World Within | Part 3

    12/17/2025

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

    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. How will our heroes get out of this one? Join The Kids Table cast as we play through "The Curious World Within"; the first adventure from "Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass". Obojima is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting inspired by the works of Studio Ghibli & The Legend of Zelda. Posted with permission of 1985 Games.  "Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass" can be found at https://obojima.com or added to your DnD Beyond collection at https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/DBRVOJLXV. About The Kids Table: 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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! More From The Kids Table:  Kids' Adventures:  Our Website Support Our Work:  Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook   Background music by Monument Studios (30% off: KIDSTABLE)   Story Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Recap of Parts 1 & 2 1:05 Venus Fly Rat Attack! 12:58 Potion Puzzle 15:31 Retrieving the Letter 17:43 Reuniting with Lomi 20:22 Bonus Scene!   #dndactualplay #studioghibli #obojima #familygames #kidsplayinggames

    22 min
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Embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for the whole family! Our short episodes are designed to hold kids' 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 kids and interview experts on all things kids and TTRPGs.

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