The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril is a learn-as-you-play Dungeons & Dragons starter set for families and beginner players or Game Masters. This is Part 2 of our playthrough adventure.
The Adventure Guide is available on Kickstarter through July 16, 2026 or at The Adventure Guide website anytime thereafter.
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
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Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield & Game Publisher (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
Our Patreon Members - Thank you for your support!
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Jun 17
19 min
The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril is a learn-as-you-play Dungeons & Dragons starter set for families and beginner players or Game Masters. Skip the thick tome of rules and simply embark on adventure! Adventurers young and wise will heed the call of Queen Tabitha III to investigate mysteries, solve ancient secrets, and meet some dangerously adorable critters along the way. The adventure combines the depth of Lord of the Rings with the playfulness of Zootopia. Find out more at https://theadventureguide.emberglowgaming.com
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
More Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
A hearty huzzah for:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield & Game Publisher (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
Our Patreon Members - Thank you for your support!
#dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly
0:00 The Kids Table Presents: The Adventure Guide, Secrets of Enduril
0:23 Meet the Cast & Players
0:54 What is The Adventure Guide?
1:37 Chapter 0: The Prologue
4:00 Character Creation
9:00 Chapter 1: The Beginning
21:35 Chapter 1: The Puzzle
28:31 Next Time on Part 2 of the Adventure
Jun 10
30 min
In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign: Our heroes are stranded on an island and prepare to get some rest. In the meantime, Arugon sneaks off to explore, starting a brush fire in the process. Will the rest of the party wake and mobilize in time to help stop the fire and bring Arugon back to safety?
Want more family-friendly D&D adventures? Try Tomes of the Chaos Bard and let them know we sent you!
To learn how to play D&D with kids ages 5-14 or beginner players/DMs, check out our game The Adventure Guide and be sure to help bring our dream to life when the campaign launches on Kickstarter on June 15th!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
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0:00 Episode 6 Recap
0:00 Skip Intro
3:55 Caught?!
9:08 Teaching Short Rest & Hit Dice
15:40 Explaining Sources of Magic
22:00 It's Probably Arugon...
25:20 What Power Source?!
Next Time on The Kids Table
May 27
31 min
In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign: As the heavily damaged ship makes an emergency stop, our heroes wonder where they find themselves. How will they continue on their quest to save Ismiene with two little brothers underfoot?
Want more family-friendly D&D adventures? Try Dadventurous and let them know we sent you!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
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0:00 Episode 5 Recap
0:15 Caught!
5:42 Where Are We?
10:18 Someone Call Smoky the Bear
20:09 Sophia's Pep Talk
25:05 Next Time on The Kids Table...
May 13
28 min
In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play: After the battle with the mysterious pirate crew, our heroes' ship is sinking fast! Will our crew get the ship back in shape to continue their journey, or will they be forced into an emergency landing in an unexpected place?
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
#dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly
0:00 Episode 4 Recap
1:03 Slowly Sinking...
7:13 Brace for Impact!
9:00 Stowaways?
9:50 Back in Time...
16:34 Found!
16:57 Next Time on The Kids Table
Apr 29
19 min
What does it really look like to utilize TTRPGs in a traditional classroom setting? In this episode, Allison interviews Chris Broussard, teacher and founder of Not Your Typical Teacher on his methods for incorporating TTRPGs in his English classroom in Guatemala and how he inspires teachers around the world to implement creative learning strategies through classroom gaming experiences.
Links to Great Things:
Contact Chris Broussard of Not Your Typical Teacher
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About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
#dungeonsanddragons #education #childdevelopment #educationalgames
Apr 22
55 min
In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play: It's time for the exciting conclusion of the pirate battle! Our heroes are in hot water after both their ship and the enemy's ship are set aflame. Will they be able to work together to scare off the mysterious pirates' onslaught?
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
0:00 Episode 3 recap
0:15 Skip intro
4:21 Bubble breath
7:10 Ouch!
12:14 Lightning bolt
19:38 Ghost ship
21:27 Next time on The Kids Table...
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Apr 15
24 min
In this episode of our family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons series: After days of sailing toward a looming thunderstorm, our heroes are ambushed by an unknown ship hiding in the mists! How will our adventuring landlubbers adapt to their very first battle at sea?
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
0:00 Episode 2 recap
0:14 The battle continues
2:25 Attacked by a toaster?
5:46 One down, four to go
10:20 Baby's first fireball
15:30 Pew, pew, pew!
18:47 Save the ship!
20:17 Next time on The Kids Table...
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Apr 2
22 min
Part 2 of our SXSW Edu performance: if you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits students can experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games. The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by
. "What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments."
To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU .
0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning
1:06 Introducing Presenters
4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D
6:19 D&D is Just as Good as Sports (if not better!)
10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 1
2:49 Cycles of Inquiry
16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration
18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush
21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short)
23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players?
26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners?
31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club?
35:04 Visit for more!
#sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow
Mar 26
39 min
The Kids Table LIVE dungeons & dragons actual play is a recording of a SXSW Edu 2026 performance by @thekidstablednd . "What if students could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments."
To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU .
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our family-friendly D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home!
Our Family Adventures: Our Website
Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Shoutout to our incredible partners:
Emberglow Gaming - GM Shield (affiliate, 10% off: TheKidsTable)
Monument Studios - Music (30% off: KIDSTABLE)
Ember Rest - Filmed on Location
1985 Games - Battle Maps (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
WWizard Games - Condition Rings (10% off: THEKIDSTABLEDND)
Mordenkatie's Magnificent Minis - PC Minis (10% off: KIDSTABLE)
Daily Hero Forge - PC Mini Design
0:00 What this Show is About
01:38 What is D&D?
02:28 Setting Expectations: Three Big Rules
03:51 Player Introductions & YOU!
06:30 The Adventure Begins
08:51 Why We Roll Dice
32:33 Why We Include Puzzles
43:01 Why We Play Battles
55:16 It's Not Over
55:48 Credits
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Mar 18
58 min
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