On the Right Path - Dice & Juice Boxes (Season 2, Episode 14)

On the Right Path - Dice & Juice Boxes (Season 2, Episode 14)

Author: Tabletop Journeys March 6, 2026 Duration: 14:08

What if you didn't have to choose between being a parent and a gamer? šŸ§ƒšŸŽ²

In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika breaks down everything you need to know about building kid-friendly TTRPG tables. From running games for his own children to watching young players steal the scene at Total Con and AdadeCon 13, Lewanika brings real-world experience to one of the most asked questions in the TTRPG parenting community.


Whether you're a parent, a dungeon master, a convention GM, or all of the above, this one is for you. šŸ‘‡


In this episode:

šŸ‰ Why kids are capable of serious, high-quality roleplay

šŸ›”ļø How to run age-appropriate games using safety tools like X Cards and Lines & Veils

šŸŽ® Tips for Session Zero with parents and guardians

āš”ļø Real stories from the convention floor, including a 13-year-old who made an entire table stand up and cheer

šŸ“… How to build a long-term campaign that you kids can grow up with.


If you've ever wanted to share this hobby with the young people in your life, or you're already doing it and want to do it better, pull up a chair, grab a juice box, and let's roll initiative. šŸŽ²


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šŸ”— Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:


Total Con: https://totalcon.com

AcadeCon: https://acadecon.com/

Star Trek Adventures: https://modiphius.net

TTRPG Safety Toolkit (X Cards, Lines & Veils) — https://www.ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com


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Three longtime friends, with a combined century of experience around the gaming table, invite you into their ongoing conversation. Tabletop Journeys is a podcast born from decades of shared history, not just as gamers but as people who have spent a lifetime thinking deeply about the worlds we create together. You’ll hear the easy, often hilarious dynamic of a group that has played in and run every kind of tabletop and live-action roleplaying game imaginable. Their discussions are the kind that usually happen late at night, after the dice are put away, where ideas get pulled apart, rebuilt, and passionately debated. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in one of those living rooms, listening in as they dissect everything from game mechanics and storytelling techniques to the unexpected life lessons found in collaborative imagination. It’s less a formal review show and more a chronicle of a lifelong journey through games, packed with the kind of insight and friendly argument that only comes from truly knowing your fellow travelers. Tune into this podcast for a natural, deep, and often very funny exploration of why we play.
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