Kids, Creativity, and Critical Hits in Tabletop RPGs | Art of the Game

Can kids play tabletop RPGs? Should they?
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Can kids play tabletop RPGs? Should they? In this episode of Art of the Game, we dive into our experiences introducing younger players to tabletop roleplaying games. From Dungeons & Dragons and Marvel Multiverse to Monster of the Week and other rules-light systems, we discuss what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep kids engaged at the table.

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Marx is the author of the non-fiction book Television on the Wild Wild Web, co-host of the podcast GenreTainment, co-host of DC Action Hour on YouTube, and creator of web series/films. He has been a panelist at various conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, Boston Comic Con, Gen Con, and Dragon Con. As a professor, he teaches script analysis & film production. Click over to MarxPyle.com to learn more about him.
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  • Dominic Walsh
    5 August 2026 at 4:28 pm - Reply

    I played HeroQuest and Warhammer Quest and the Men in Black TTRPG when I was a child. I’d say roleplaying games can be fun for kids but you need a DM who can walk the line between keeping everyone on the same page, mediating disputes and making things fun. Just my two penn’orth.

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