Introduction

This chapter has four sections. The first section is a list of 20 great TTRPGs that you can try in your public or school library. I’ve also included some one-page RPGs with descriptions and links to them. The second section contains a list of online resources that you might find useful when starting a TTRPG. The third section is a recommended reading list of other guides that may be helpful in creating engaging and immersive worlds in your TTRPG. The fourth section is a list of fiction books that can be promoted to children aged 9+ who are fans of TTRPGs.

TTRPG list

The price of TTRPGs varies according to the size and scope of the game. Larger TTRPGs often require multiple books and add-ons to be purchased whereas smaller TTRPGs sometimes only require one book or one item to download. In many cases, the rules for these games constitute one to four pages. Many of these are also aimed at younger players who might find larger-scope TTRPGs overwhelming.

Amazing Tales

Great for ages four and up, this is an amazing introduction to TTRPGs. All of the rules are on one page. Players can create a character and are provided a limited number of skills. Each skill is represented by a different dice. To determine success or failure, you roll the dice that is relevant to the skill needed. You only need to roll a three or higher to succeed. Thinking of the age range, this is perfect: it keeps the action moving swiftly and you are not bogged down. The book that comes with the game is essentially a guide on how to keep things interesting for kids: a collection of tips for new GMs on how to run a TTRPG, which is extremely useful. The settings are immersive, full of talking animals and fairy lands, to name just a few. It's a brilliant TTRPG, and the book itself is worth any price!

Andor

A family-friendly adventure game to help a wolf find her three cubs. There is a ticking-time element, as a dragon is descending upon your city. You can play between four different heroes. You play with six-sided dice, but they have images on them rather than the usual dots. You are given side quests or tasks before you can find the wolf cubs for the wolf.