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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 22 MIN

Area of Effect | 28: Keep it Simple, Smarties! (feat. Jon of One Shot in the Dark)

from The Kids Table | Dungeons & Dragons for Kids and Families · host The Kids Table Games

Allison and Jon talk about his rules-lite fantasy RPG for 1 to 4 players "One Shot in the Dark", the nostalgia of playing Old School Revival-style games, and why it's important to create space for the imagination. "One Shot in the Dark" is a great game for adults, kids, or mixed-age groups and is suitable for both beginner and veteran players! Grab your copy of "One Shot in the Dark" (and its expansions) at Drive Thru RPG! Also available in Portuguese! You can find Jon's audio drama podcast (designed for adults) "Tale Of The Manticore" on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. 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

Allison and Jon talk about his rules-lite fantasy RPG for 1 to 4 players "One Shot in the Dark", the nostalgia of playing Old School Revival-style games, and why it's important to create space for the imagination. "One Shot in the Dark" is a great game for adults, kids, or mixed-age groups and is suitable for both beginner and veteran players! Grab your copy of "One Shot in the Dark" (and its expansions) at Drive Thru RPG! Also available in Portuguese! You can find Jon's audio drama podcast (designed for adults) "Tale Of The Manticore" on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. 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

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