Area of Effect | 27: Creating Land of Eem (feat. Ben Costa & James Parks)

Land of Eem is a whimsical roleplaying game of exploration, discovery, and creativity that's best described as "The Muppets meets Lord of the Rings". Receiving 3 Ennie 2025 awards for Best Family Game, Best Monster, AND Best Production Value, it's an absolute slam dunk of a family game. In this episode, Allison chats with Land of Eem creators Ben Costa and James Parks about the inspiration and creation process for their wacky world of adventure! To find out more, visit Land of Eem: Beginner's RPG for Kids on Kickstarter or Land of Eem Website. To find StoryGuider: Coloring Book Adventures for Kids Ages 2-7, visit Backerkit or TTRPGKids.itch.io! Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, where we discuss how tabletop RPGs benefit kids and answer your questions about playing TTRPGs with the kids at your table! 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 kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' Adventures: Our Website Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #familyfriendly