New Things to Check Out: Tabletop RPGs for Kids, Teens & Adults
Posted on October 9, 2024 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley
New Things to Borrow
We have exciting news for game lovers and storytellers in Spokane County!
Spokane County Library District (SCLD) was awarded a grant to bring tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to our community. You can now explore new worlds, embark on grand adventures, and solve cozy mysteries—made possible with your library card!
These games are available to borrow from our Library of Things collection. You can place a hold to reserve them through our catalog.
What’s a TTRPG?
Unlike traditional board games, TTRPGs are all about collaborative storytelling and imagination. With the help of a Game Master (sometimes called a Guide or Facilitator), players work together to tackle challenges and create an epic narrative.
Whether you’re venturing into the magical realms of Dungeons & Dragons, exploring a magical school in Kids on Brooms, or solving mysteries with matronly sleuths in Brindlewood Bay, there’s a game for everyone!
For families, there’s Magical Kitties Save the Day and No Thank You, Evil, perfect for younger adventurers and siblings of different ages.
For those craving a unique experience, try Alice is Missing, a game where players communicate entirely through text messages. Or check out Inspirisles, where you use American Sign Language to bring peace to a kingdom.
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of TTRPGs, these games foster creativity, teamwork, and social connection. So, gather your friends and family, and get ready to embark on your next adventure!
Available Games
D & D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle (teens & adults) is a storytelling game where you create a hero and face endless possibilities—fight monsters, plan heists, or save the world in this fantastical adventure.
Brindlewood Bay (teens & adults) is a tabletop role-playing game where players take on the roles of matrons who solve cozy murder mysteries in a quaint town and uncover a hidden occult conspiracy. It’s easy to play and combines mystery with cosmic horror.
Magical Kitties Save the Day (kids ages 6+ & families) is a family-friendly adventure where magical cats solve problems and save humans. And you get to customize your cat character! This one is easy to learn, perfect for beginners, and includes everything needed to play right out of the box.
Alice is Missing (teens & adults) is an immersive, text-based role-playing game where players communicate solely via text messages to solve the mystery of a missing teen. Emotional, tense, and unique, this mystery unfolds in real time.
In Inspirisles (teens & adults), you’re guided to a fae-ruled kingdom that’s bound by an ancient pact. This game teaches you sign language as you play, offering a fun, engaging introduction to Deaf awareness and signing.
Kids on Brooms (teens & adults) is a collaborative role-playing game that is light on rules, where players attend a magical school, face dangers, brew potions, cast spells, and uncover secrets—ideal for beginners and veterans.
In No Thank You, Evil! (kids ages 5+ & families), Olivia, a smart princess, and Rowan, a cool robot, must save stolen chocolate. Players create imaginative characters and use their skills to solve mysteries and embark on creative adventures.
Special Thanks
The addition of tabletop role-playing games to our collection is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, with funding administered by Washington State Library. Break From Reality Games in Seattle donated the GripMat, and Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro donated the D & D Starter Kit.
Tags: adults, games, kids, Library of Things, parents, role-playing, teens, tweens
