[Behind The Screen] Ep. 25 - Running TTRPGs for Kids (Patreon)

Micah and Jon talk about running games for kids - best systems, mechanics, and approaches for successful sessions!

Systems Discussed:

- Maze Rats

- Knave

- Cairn

- Shadowdark RPG

- Mausritter

The Kids Table

1 - We take turns speaking one word at a time.

2 - Speak like a spooky vampire.

3 - You’re 300 years old and it’s your birthday.

4 - Explain it like I’m 5 years old.

5 - Repeat the last word of every sentence…sentence.

6 - Start each sentence, as if gasping awake.

7 - Vocalize all punctuation. Period.

8 - Speak like a cave-person with one-syllable words.

9 - You’re a robot pretending to be human.

10 - Can only ask questions.

11 - Sing it to the Happy Birthday song.

12 - You’re a drill sergeant breaking down recruits.