Young Asgardians: The Perfect TTRPG Starter Game for Kids Ages 6-10! (Episode 262)

Young Asgardians: The Perfect TTRPG Starter Game for Kids Ages 6-10! (Episode 262)

Author: Tabletop Journeys January 16, 2026 Duration: 45:25

Is your young adventurer ready to discover their divine destiny? Join us as we interview Frank Fradella, creator of Young Asgardians - an incredible tabletop RPG designed specifically for kids ages 6-10! 🛡️⚡


🎮 What You'll Discover:

🔹 How Frank created a simplified D6-based RPG system that even first-time players can master

🔹 Why kids play as Asgardian children discovering what god they'll become (genius concept!)

🔹 The psychology behind designing games that teach collaboration, cooperation & communication

🔹 How this game kept Frank connected with his kids across continents via Zoom

🔹 The brilliant "problem-solving abilities" system that replaces traditional stats

🔹 Why this might be THE gateway game to introduce your kids to tabletop RPGs


💭 Conversation Starters:

What age did YOU start playing TTRPGs? How do you introduce kids to the hobby? Share your stories in the comments! We'd love to hear how you're building the next generation of gamers! 👇


🔗 Links & Resources:

Young Asgardians Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asgardian/young-asgardians

Contact Frank: fvfradella@gmail.com


Our Kickstarter - The Bridgewell Chronicles Volume 1:

NPC & Location Card Decks for D&D 5E 2024

Nine one-shot adventures perfect for starter parties!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/make-100-the-bridgedwell-chronicles-part-1?ref=38gh6c

Find the Travelers Guide to Factions Book here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/551670/the-travelers-guide-to-factions


⏰ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to Tabletop Journeys!

00:30 - Introduction

02:57 - What inspired you to create an RPG specifically for kids ages 6-10?

06:30 - How does the game actually work? (Mechanics deep-dive)

08:04 - What's the setting and lore foundation?

10:12 - Character creation - How do kids build their Asgardians?

12:45 - The "discovering your godhood" mechanic explained

16:00 - How does the game teach collaboration & communication?

19:15 - What's included in the Kickstarter?

28:05 - Tips for parents/GMs running the game

33:10 - Frank's background in psychology & counseling

35:35 - Future plans for Young Asgardians

37:50 - Final thoughts


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Perfect for parents, educators, and gaming enthusiasts looking to share the magic of tabletop roleplaying with the next generation! 🎲✨


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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