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A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs

Exploring Dice, Game Systems, Roleplaying, and More
By Gabriel Hicks
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A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs by Gabriel Hicks is an engaging introduction for children to the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games. The book simplifies the rules, offering tips and guidance on creating characters and stories, encouraging creativity and teamwork. It's perfect for young readers eager to embark on their adventures and discover the magic of storytelling through RPGs.
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This book may appeal to you if your child is eager to dive into the imaginative and collaborative world of tabletop role-playing games. Packed with engaging content, it's perfect for young adventurers seeking to develop storytelling skills while having fun with family and friends. Whether new to role-playing games or already a fan, young readers can gain insights into character creation, game play, and crafting their own unique adventures.

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An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their inner game master by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with the tabletop RPG community!

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An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their inner game master by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with the tabletop RPG community!

Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a level five wizard in Dungeons & Dragons or just starting out on your tabletop roleplaying journey, A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs is the perfect way to explore the ins-and-outs of playing, creating, and sharing tabletop games.

Written by game developer and game master Gabe Hicks, A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs includes chapters on:

  • The Basics of Tabletop RPGs
  • The Roles of the Narrator/Game Master and Players
  • Recommendations of Games to Play
  • How to Write Your Own TTRPG

Packed full of quizzes, sidebars full of history and recommendations, as well as interviews and advice on how to get started, this is the ultimate guide and companion for young gamers and game designers.

It's time to roll for initiative and get ready to explore the world of tabletop roleplaying games!

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A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs is noted as a valuable resource for libraries, particularly as interest in role-playing games continues to grow.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762481095

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 2-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dave Perillo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gabriel Hicks

About the Author

Gabe Hicks is a nerd in many ways. He has worked on projects for Pathfinder, Starfinder, Critical Role, The Adventure Zone, and plenty of other names. He doesn t have a favorite tabletop RPG system, but he loves to make his own new ones even if they only get played once. He has spent time as a Creative Producer at Roll20 and occasionally freelances as a narrator for different one-shot adventures. He has no idea what the next big adventure will be, but he always says, I m incredibly excited to see it, and I m even more excited for the loot."

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