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The Game Master's Book of Magic & Mayhem for Kids

Locations, NPCs, traps, dungeons, magic items, monsters and more for young tabletop players
By Jeff Ashworth
Series: The Game Master Series
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The Game Master's Book of Magic and Mayhem is the perfect companion for young gamers aged 10-14, packed with everything they need to create unforgettable adventures for their tabletop role-playing games. Inspired by the bestselling Game Master series, this book is a treasure trove of ideas... Read More
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This book collects the coolest, most fun and exciting content from the bestselling Game Master series, reedited and redesigned, and pairs it with exciting original material for a whole new audience of young players.

This book collects the coolest, most fun and exciting content from the bestselling Game Master series, reedited and redesigned, and pairs it with exciting original material for a whole new audience of young players.

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The Game Master's Book of Magic and Mayhem is the perfect companion for young gamers aged 10-14, packed with everything they need to create unforgettable adventures for their tabletop role-playing games. Inspired by the bestselling Game Master series, this book is a treasure trove of ideas for young game masters and players alike.

Inside, readers will find detailed descriptions of epic locations like ancient temples, mysterious taverns, and hidden lairs, each filled with fascinating lore and opportunities for exciting quests. Need a trap to foil an adventuring party? A monster to test their mettle. Or a puzzle to challenge their wits? The Book of Magic and Mayhem has them covered with creative, ready-to-use ideas for both! Plus, non-player characters (NPCs) with unique personalities and backstories that will help bring any game to life, whether they're helping or hindering the players.

The book also features a ton of random tables—perfect for quick inspiration when the story takes an unexpected turn. From treasure and magic items to random encounters and environmental hazards, these tables help game masters come up with new ideas on the fly.

Designed to spark creativity and enhance every gaming session, The Book of Magic and Mayhem is a must-have resource for any young Game Master eager to craft amazing worlds and unforgettable adventures with their friends.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781964487311

Publisher: Media Lab Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Media Lab Books

Illustration: Full color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Seaman
  • Illustrated by Czepeku

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jeff Ashworth Series: The Game Master Series

About the Author

Jeff Ashworth is a bestselling author and editor whose credits includes The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters, The Game Master's Book of More Random Encounters, The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons, The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters and Everything I Need to Know I Learned from RPGs among others. Phil Sexton, Ben Egloff, Tim Baker and Alexander LaFort are contributors to The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters, The Game Master's Book of Instant Towns and Cities and The Game Master's Book of Legendary Locations.

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