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RPGs for Kids: “Castle Death” Revisited

August 23, 2013 by The Chatty DM

RPGs for Kids: “Castle Death” Revisited

Last year, I wrote a short series of posts about a dead simple roleplaying game I played with my son Nico. I thought I should revisit it and add more meat to the concept. The Game Based on the first RPG system I created when I was my son’s age, Castle Death is a simple […]

Filed Under: Featured, Musings of the Chatty DM, Newest Critical Hits, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Castle Death, gaming with children, gaming with family, Gaming with Kids, Simple Roleplaying

Chatty’s Mailbox: Playing Castle Death for First Timers

March 16, 2012 by The Chatty DM

In which a reader’s question about making Castle Death easier to run for a parent who’s never been a Game Master and is hesitant to tackle the game with only a blank piece of graph paper and a d6. Read the suggestions!

Filed Under: Adventure Prep, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Castle Death, playing with children, playing with kids, roleplaying games

Castle Death! A Dead Simple RPG for Kids and Parents, Part 3

March 7, 2012 by The Chatty DM

In which Nico and Chatty conclude their first session of Castle Death, meeting Pit Trap Mac and dealing with an Ogre noble who’s a stickler for etiquette.

Filed Under: Actual Play, Featured, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Castle Death, fantasy, gaming with children, Gaming with Kids

Castle Death! A Dead Simple RPG for Kids and Parents, Part 2

March 6, 2012 by The Chatty DM

In which Chatty and his son Nico start exploring Castle Death and make up new rules as they go along, creating a unique introductory roleplaying experience.

Filed Under: Actual Play, Featured, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Castle Death, fantasy, gaming with children, Gaming with Kids

Castle Death! A Dead Simple RPG for Kids and Parents, Part 1

February 29, 2012 by The Chatty DM

In which Chatty and Nico get ready to play a a Kid friendly RPG they co-develop as they play it. Beware of Castle Death!

Filed Under: Featured, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Castle Death, fantasy, gaming with children, Gaming with Kids

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